Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail
10.6 mi · ▲ 2,657 ft · 4 hr 52 min
Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail is a 10.6-mile out-and-back in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve near Los Gatos, CA. It climbs 2,657 ft, with sections as steep as 25% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 62/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Limekiln Trail & Priest Rock Trail
10.6 mi · ▲ 2,657 ft · 4 hr 52 min
Elevation 754–2,899 ft
Out & Back · Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
Trailhead: Priest Rock Trail · 37.19649, -121.98406
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:14 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Dogs allowed on leash · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Priest Rock Trail, heading E.
- 3.8 miSharp right onto Kennedy Trail, heading SE.
- 1.4 miTurn right onto Limekiln Trail, heading W.
- 3 miBear left onto Priest Rock Trail, heading NW.
- 2.4 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 4.0 mi in (~157 min). Leave by 5:17 PM for the 8:14 PM sunset. Back at your car by 10:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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More from Priest Rock Trail Trailhead
- El Sombroso–Priest Rock Trail, 3 sights 11.5 mi · ▲ 2,757 ft
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