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Location: South Bay
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Summary: This is my standard 20 miler. It's got a nice variety of scenery, plenty of water stops, and it's flat. Plus, easily the best breakfast place in the bay area. The trail is easy to follow. There are a few bridges but it's clear that you need to take them, because not taking them will take you to a street with no sign of the trail. I always start this run with a simple loop through the neighborhood: run down Willow St. the way you drove in, then turn left at the Starbucks on Meridian, then go about a quarter mile till you see the trail entrance. From there, just stay on the trail. It's a little painful passing your car at mile 18.7 or whatever, but know that you are almost there and push it to the end. Focus on the cinnamon roll waiting for you at the Los Gatos Cafe.
Gmap: Los Gatos Creek Trail
Distance: 20 miles
Conditions: Paved path with dirt shoulder, then dirt road for about the last 1 1/2 miles.
Profile: flat
Start/Park: Blackford School: 1970 Willow St., San Jose (no fee)
Water: Los Gatos Creek Park at mile 4.2, Several water fountains and restrooms at Vasona County Park which you hit at about mile 6.5 and run through for nearly a mile.
Water: Los Gatos Creek Park at mile 4.2, Several water fountains and restrooms at Vasona County Park which you hit at about mile 6.5 and run through for nearly a mile.
Breakfast: Los Gatos Cafe (15662 Los Gatos Blvd) Home of the 1/2 pound cinnamon roll!!
