This week HillsRUs will go to Santa Cruz again. This time we will depart from Lexington Reservoir and cross the mountains to Capitola. After checking out the views of the ocean we will head to Corrlitos for lunch before climbing through the beautiful Eureka Canyon and back to Summit Road and Old Santa Cruz Hwy.
Starting Location: Parking Lot .3 mi past the dam at Lexington Reservoir. There is now a $6 fee to park there (Credit/Debit Card). There is also a dirt area across the street from the parking lot that can handle about 6 cars.
Directions: take the Bear Creek Rd exit off of Hwy 17, go across Hwy 17 and turn left like you were getting on 17. Take Alma Bridge Rd and go .6 mi to the parking lot just past the dam
Start Time: be there by 8:45 for a 8:45 to 9 am departure.
Distance: 62 miles
Elevation: 4900 feet
Lunch: Bring or Buy to eat at the park across from Corralitos Market
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26865263
Cue Sheet: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26865263/cue_sheet
Ride Leader: Don Johann
Note: If you are new to HillsRUs please email me in advance (don_johann@sbcglobal.net) to let me know you will be there. No attendance will be taken at the ride start.