16.3
PDI
5.4 mi
DISTANCE
2,337 ft
GAINED
8.2 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
This is one of four excellent bike climbs near Lexington Reservoir off of Highway 17. This climb runs near the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, home to Santa Clara County's greatest bike climbs.
"Soda Springs Road is a steady and severe dead end climb between the towns of Los Gatos and Santa Cruz in the Bay Area. Trees close in quickly as the grade slowly ramps up over the initial section. Once up to its average the slope is unrelenting and fairly steady but never severely steep. A very narrow and twisty road takes you through a hillside neighborhood to its dead end top which can be a welcome sight. Due to its twisty routing Soda Springs is a somewhat difficult descent as well." (This quote is presented with the approval of John Summerson, from his book, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike) in California, pg. 243.)
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. Average grade is 8.2% with 0 descent. 71% of the climb is at grade 5-10% and 21% is at 109-15%. The steepest quarter-mile running at 10%, and steepest full mile at 9.1%.
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Roadway: Narrow and in moderate condition with some rough spots - be wary on the descent.
Traffic: Minimal.
Parking: At climb start - Map; Street View. Or park across Highway 17 at the start of the Black Road climb 4 miles away (map) and include Soda Spring Road in your climb grouping for the day - Map; Street View.
Provisions: There are no spots for food or water on the climb - the closest provisions are at Redwood Estates Store (Google Map + Reviews) 4.6 miles south in Redwood Holy City Estates (Route Map; Street View or Los Gatos 5.4 miles north (Route Map).
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
There are several great climbs in the immediate vicinity of Soda Springs Road which can be done on the same ride - (here is a nice 4 climb route with 41 miles and 7,920' gained - Route Map).
You can stay in nearby Los Gatos which has a few hotel options or if you are planning a longer visit there are many cottages and villas you can rent in the area.
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veerravuri
Very good climb to do intervals or training on since the grade is extremely consistent. Would recommend checking out weaver road (it is close to the top) before climbing to the top, nice views there.
BE CAREFUL ON THE DESCENT!! Very twisty, just take it easy.
