003 Shred List
1) Richard Herms 0h 44m 57s 6/4/2016 John Nicholas to Grizzly Loop
2) Marcus Cullen 0h 45m 45s 5/1/2020 More gravel…
3) Tim Kurreck 0h 48m 40s 6/4/2016
Deets
003 JNT > Long Ridge > Grizzly > Canyon
25 official miles, but best served up as a loop. 4,000’.
A mini adventure out of Silicon Valley that takes you out of Saratoga, through Sanborn County Park, and out for a quick peek off the ridge before diving into the canyon and following the creek into Stevens Creek County Park.
Shred it.
Segment 1
Shred List 03 Segment 1 .49 miles
Cash up front, brah. Pay to play. An elevator shaft of a climb up to the reservoir to get the blood pumping.
It’s only half a mile.
Segment 2
Shred List 03 Segment 2 1.25 miles
The final push to the top of John Nicholas Trail. Much more of the same, with some gravely switchbacks to spice things up. Get through this and the shred awaits.
Segment 3
Shred List 03 Segment 3 .65 miles
Fast, fun, a little loose. Finally. If you’re on something rigid it gets a little bumpy. From here, the official route takes the pavement transfer to Long Ridge, but GPS should allow you to stay on dirt if you’re feeling it.
Segment 4
Shred List 03 Segment 4 .92 miles
This view is the objective of the route. Enjoy it. Segment starts as you hit the trees and continues to the Ward Road intersection. Fast descents and punchy climbs.
Segment 5
Shred List 03 Segment 5 1.29 miles
Farewell to the coastal views. Flowy singletrack gets bumpy on the rigid bikes. A short mellow climb leads to the plunge down to Peter’s Creek.
Shred Alert.
Segment 6
Shred List 03 Segment 6 1.78 miles
Pure gravel descent. AKA the Grizzly DH, but the segment starts a few feet into the descent to ensure full shredability.
Do you even drift bro?
Segment 7 of 7
Shred List 03 Segment 7 of 7 .69 miles
Send alert. Fast and bumpy, and it’s your last chance for monster truckin’.