Cycling in Cupertino - Stevens Creek Reservoir

 

Stevens Creek Reservoir

According to Komoot, there are a dozen cycling routes in Cupertino worth exploring. You can find the info online. Today, let's start from the Stevens Creek Reservoir (marked x on the map below) before going anywhere further.

from Komoot

On Google Maps, it is a straightforward route, Stevens Creek Blvd, then South Foothill all the way. It's about 10km one way, and 200m ascent. Komoot categorizes this as intermediate. It is fair. Definitely not for the beginners. There are big trucks and 18 wheelers running on the Foothill. Kind of intimidating.

Before you reach the reservoir, you will see Stevens Creek County Park first. There are many trails there. Not sure if the trails can do gravel. I'm not ready for gravel either.

Stevens Creek County Park

There are several stops on the reservoir. I thinks I will come back and explore more later.

Stevens Creek Reservoir

Overall, 20km is an easy an hour and half morning ride. Early morning is a bit chill in June. Noon time could warm up a lot. So dress properly and bring your own water. I didn't see the fountains I used to see in other parks. Maybe I've missed. Anyway, have fun!

Here is another ride. Avoid Stevens Creek Blvd, and take McClellan Rd instead. You can see the picture below showing the bike lane is separated from the road.

Map from Garmin Connect

dedicated bike lane

After the Cupertino County Park is Stevens Creek Quarry. There are debates on and off about if they should shut down the quarry. Today, it is still operational. Many big trucks going in and out.

On the other side is the reservoir.

After the quarry is Montebello Rd. This road leads to several vineyards and wineies. The road is steep. Saw a cyclist went up easily. I would try some other time:0