San Mateo Day 4, South Bay epic mountain stage

A link of some of the longest/steepest grades in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. There is very little flat terrain on this route.

 

Up Bohlman/On Orbit (steep!)

• down Montevina

• up Bear Creek

• down Zayante

• over Quail Hollow (a hill, not a hollow)

• up Alba (steep, long!)

• down Jamieson Creek (technical, sketchy)

• up China Grade (gorgeous redwoods)

• down Hwy 236

• up Hwy 9 to Skyline (mellow end to the day)

• down Hwy 9 to Saratoga