LDT RIDE: MOUNTAIN CHARLIE B/4(3500’)/35; C/4(5200’)/50; D/4(5600’)/57; E/4(7500’)/88

LDT RIDE: MOUNTAIN CHARLIE

• B/4(3500’)/35; 
• C/4(5200’)/50; 
• D/4(5600’)/57; 
• E/4(7500’)/88
  

Explore the twisty hilly roads of the Santa Cruz Mountains, including some long climbs and wonderful descents. All riders will climb to Summit Road via quiet picturesque Old Santa Cruz Road. B’s will explore some “out and backs” along the summit then lunch at the Summit Store (and B’s can easily take shortcuts to reduce the climbing). C’s, D’s and E’s descend to Scotts Valley for lunch at Erik’s Deli before tackling the Mountain Charlie climb. D’s add Rodeo Gulch, while the E’s take an extended route that adds Corralitos and Eureka Canyon. Rain cancels. Online route sheets/maps/gps.

INFO: Bill Sherwin (wbsherwin@comcast.net or 650-888-6749).

MEETING TIME: 9:15 am for 9:30 departure

MEETING LOCATION: Top of Lexington Dam (17201 Alma Bridge Road, Los Gatos, CA). Take Hwy 17 Southbound, exit at Bear Creek Road, cross over the freeway and get back on Hwy 17 Northbound, immediately exiting at Alma Bridge Road. Park at gravel parking area on dam. Rest rooms are available just past dam on right.