Yet another ride of spectacular beauty and diversity. Leave the dealership for a brief ride down 280, then south on 17 to the
Santa Cruz Mountains. As you begin the climb, you pass Lexington Reservoir on your left. When your reach the summit, exit
and circle back over the highway. Turn left at the stop sign onto Summit Road; about 4 miles further and you'll find the
Summit Market. Stop for some refreshments before turning right off Summit Road onto Old San Jose Road. You'll descend down
through the redwoods to the seaside town of Soquel. Take a left on Soquel Driveit will turn into Frontage Drive next to
Highway 1. Turn left on Freedom Boulevard. Turn left on Corralitos Road (perhaps resting) which will turn into Eureka Canyon Road
once you begin climbing. As you complete the curvy ride through the redwoods, with great views, you'll re-connect with Summit Road.
Retrace your route back to the dealership.
|
 |
- North on 280 from dealership
- Left (south) on Hwy 17
- Right on Summit Road
- Left on Old San Jose Road
- Left on Soquel Drive
- Left on Freedom Boulevard
- Left on Corralitos Road
- Continue straight onto Eureka Canyon Road
- Eureka Canyon turns into Highland Way and then to Summit Road
- Right (north) on Hwy 17
- Right on Hwy 280
- Exit at Meridian, over freeway to San Jose H-D
|
 |
|
|