Reviewed by: seth , from los gatos

Summary:
the singletrack is so sick.

Recommended Route:
go up overgrown, then go down kennedy. or go up kennedy then go down the singletrack. both ways really fun.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
summit road

Reviewed by: Joey , from Campbell

Summary:
It takes approximately 15-20 rides up this 4.1 mile climb, before you really start to like it. Before that, it just doesn't make sense. Also, the difficulty of the drop to Lexington via Dogmeat/Widowmaker/Priest Rock is directly proportional to your average speed. Anyone tipping over at 35 MPH+ on this trail will explain the nickname "dogmeat". As tough and boring as this area is, if you race, you will not find many courses with a longer and more grueling climb than this.

Recommended Route:
up, up, up, then down to Lexington.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Would have been Moody (R.I.P), of which lower section is still available from Priest Rock (if you dare)

Reviewed by: Mike , from San Jose, Ca.

Summary:
If you are a racer and need a long, sustained climb to train on or if you are a weekend warrior who wants to improve your climbing ability- this is your trail. It's all fire road climbing, including a couple of very steep pitches (rideable if you have the skills and legs) near the top. I think it's about 3.5-4.0 miles from trailhead to top. There are only a couple of plateaus where you can rest. Don't let this scare you off though, as you can always stop and rest whilst enjoying a great view of the valley. When you get to the top (three way intersection) there are a couple of options. Going left will put you on Priest Rock trail with more climbing and lots of rollers that are lots of fun coming back down. At the top of priest you can continue left to Woods trail which spits you out on Hicks Rd. about 6 miles down. If you go right at the top of Kennedy you will drop down to Lexington Reservior on what locals refer to as "Dog Meat". This trail is aptly named as speeds of over 50 mph are possible (and illegal) with many babyheads and loose rocks to trip you up. Proceed with caution. At the bottom of this you will find another 3 way intersection. Going right will put you on "Over Grown"- nice shaded, switchback strewn double track. Going left will put you on "Limekiln Trail" which is MUCHO climbing eventually hooking up with Woods/Preist Rock at the top. Continuing straight will take you down to the reservior as will Overgrown.

Recommended Route:
I live in Almaden Valley, so I come up the back way:
Hicks Rd. to Shannon Rd. to Kennedy Rd. to trailhead. You can also come up Kennedy Rd. from Los Gatos via Los Gatos Blvd.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Like I said, If you like to climb, go for it!