Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Kennedy Trail
14.7 mi · ▲ 3,989 ft · 6 hr 54 min
Kennedy Trail is a 14.7-mile out-and-back in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve near Los Gatos, CA. It climbs 3,989 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Kennedy Trail
14.7 mi · ▲ 3,989 ft · 6 hr 54 min
Elevation 686–2,621 ft
Out & Back · Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Trailhead: Limekiln Trail · 37.20016, -121.98014
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:14 PM
Dogs allowed on leash
- Start on Limekiln Trail, heading NE.
- 2.1 miBear left onto Priest Rock Trail, heading SE.
- 1.4 miTurn left onto Kennedy Trail, heading NW.
- 3.9 miReach Kennedy Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 3.9 miTurn right onto Priest Rock Trail, heading SW.
- 1.4 miBear right onto Limekiln Trail, heading NW.
- 2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.6 mi in (~146 min). Leave by 5:28 PM for the 8:14 PM sunset. Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Dogs allowed on leash
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More from Limekiln Trail Trailhead
- Limekiln Trail 6.9 mi · ▲ 2,060 ft
- Priest Rock Trail 8.9 mi · ▲ 2,240 ft
- Limekiln Trail 9.7 mi · ▲ 2,553 ft
- Limekiln Trail 9.8 mi · ▲ 2,607 ft
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