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    Adobe Creek Loop Trail

    4.4 (11 reviews)

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    Yasmin A.

    Been looking for local trails to go biking on and found this one which is pretty nice! It's pretty flat the whole way. When riding toward Lakeshore lake(?) it is fine but on the way back, you are riding against the wind, so it's a little more of a workout. This trail turns into the Bay View Trail I believe and offers so many more miles of biking trail along the bay. It is a gravel road mostly on the Adobe Trail. Lots of birds along the way. Weather was great! We went late March 2021. There are 2 parking lots and we got lucky and found a spot right away but I could see it getting full quick. If you are biking, it's easy to park a little further out and ride in.

    On the Tidal gate with my trusty Scott Spark 930
    Fred T.

    Starting at Byxbee Park in Palo Alto and ending at the Benjamin Lefkowitz underpass on US101 the trail offers decent views of the Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The vast majority of the trail is packed gravel, however off on the Western Side is a unpaved trail close to the water that is fun to run in a Mountain Bike. It seems to very popular with the bird watching set and its not uncommon to see people lugging those giant National Geographic lenses that look like they could be used to image the Space Station. If biking do use some care. It is popular with families and you will see kids who can do the darnedest things when you approach them on a bike. Also, there will be a fair amount of snow geese depending on the season. Right now they just arrived and are simply feeding, but soon they will nest. Before the babies they are generally docile and get out of you way, but once the young ones come they can get aggressive. So do yourself a favor, if they are hissing at you give them wide berth. Also as with most of these trails there is really nothing other than the restrooms at either trailhead. Other than that you are on your own. Cell phone coverage is pretty good on this trail section as well. Trail: Paved and gravel Suitable For: Hiking, Mountain Bikes, and Road Bikes (in some sections only) Services: None Length: 5.5 miles

    T K.

    Following my friend's recommendation, I visited here for my morning run. The weather was gorgeous w/warm November sun and less wind, and the view from every spot and corner of the trail was magnificent. The trail was lightly trafficked; I was totally alone on some portions of the trail (8:30am-9:30am, Sunday morning). I recommend this place for easy jogging w/occasional breaks to admire the view and birdwatching, especially when the sun is high and warm. Enjoy!

    Carmen V.

    Very flat trail, very pleasant to hike or bike, like i did. The landscape is gorgeous, so flat and you have the bay on one side, so it get breezy and has some calming effect. Watch out with rattlesnakes, I also kill one of two on my 6.5 miles of amazingness. It is also an excellent place to watch birds of different varieties as well as to observe the nice public art with metal sculptures that blend with the landscape.

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    Beautiful trail with lots of birds, lovely scenic views and expansive landscapes for long walks!

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    Monte Bello Open Space Preserve - You will see many of this Pacific Madrone on your hike.

    Monte Bello Open Space Preserve

    4.4(56 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    "Beautiful Mountain" Yes, indeed!…read more PSA: No dogs allowed - I had to leave mine at home. It's ok, you can enjoy this one alone! Take the drive! Yes, the road is windy and please slow for cyclists on your way up. Come along, sing a song. Dancing feet, magical retreat. Bring a friend or brave alone, it'll be worthwhile - 2, 4, or 7 miles! Our small group hiked the 7 mile loop, and had many photos stops along the way. Our leisure hike took approximately 4.5 hours. We spotted a tarantula early on the trail, other hiking groups, a backpacking group, bikers in groups and a few solo peeps. Shaded Hike & Open Space Sunny Hike: If you're wanting a shaded hike, start on the White Oak Trail located to the right of the Monte Bello parking. If you begin your hike on Bella Vista Trail, it's more of an open space with direct sunlight. Start early and enjoy! =)

    Monte Bello is a hidden treasure for the Mid-Peninsula area…read more Funny thing, though. For being hidden, it's sure well known. To get there, you drive seven miles up a narrow, windy road. You're wondering if there's anything here besides big houses on tree-filled hills. Make a sharp left at Foothills Park - oops, never mind, you don't live in PA, you can't drive in here. More driving, more driving . . . and you finally get there, only to find a spacious parking lot crammed with cars. Here's why I gave it five stars: At first, it looks like typical landscape on this part of the Peninsula. But then I went down the narrow Stevens Creek Nature Trail. And ended up in a deep, dark forest with a babbling brook, pretty wildflowers, romantic bridges, and interpretive signs to explain what you're gazing at. If you felt like you got away from it all by driving up Page Mill Road, now you *really* feel like you're away from it all. Monte Bello also has a few peaks to climb up, and a backpacking camp. I'm itching to come back to try these out. I was not here long enough to really appreciate Monte Bello, but I saw enough to appreciate it a LOT. I had written about Russian Ridge that it's part of a conglomerate of Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserves that gives you a few days of outback hiking. Monte Bello is part of that conglomerate, which combines with Los Trancos (and Foothills Park, but don't tell anyone, shhhh) to give you even more wandering. And bring a lunch, because you'll be so mesmerized that you may forget to leave and get food.

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    Castle Rock State Park

    Castle Rock State Park

    4.6(429 reviews)
    15.5 mi

    Have long eyed the Castle Rock State Park and glad we finally went! The park charges a nominal…read moreparking fee ($10 at time of writing); the parking fee is waived if you have one of the supported passes. Check their site for more info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538# We really enjoyed our hike here. The space is beautiful, and the trails are well-maintained. The trailhead had plenty restrooms as well. We made it up to Goat Rock Lookout, back down, then detour to the waterfall. It took ~1.5 hours in total, which was perfect for a end-of-day hike before the park closes at sunset. The view up at Goat Rock Lookout was breathtaking!

    If you're looking for another place that has breathtaking views surrounding the whole Santa Cruz…read moreMountains (but don't want to go all the way to Portola Valley), Castle Rock State Park is the place for you. This place is usually my go to when the weather is just perfect and you want good views of the mountains viewing the Monterey Bay and the Santa Clara Valley. In addition, the park is even open during the cold winter season, where it occasionally will snow (because of how high the elevation is, the main base is situated at about 3,200 feet above sea level). This place has been my go-to park for hiking for a while, because of its terrain. At the same time, it's also been because of how much snow they get when cold fronts come into effect. They are also open year-round, so definitely swing by this state park when you do get the chance to! It's a decision you'll never regret.

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    Berry Creek Falls

    Berry Creek Falls

    4.8(8 reviews)
    20.4 mi

    Berry Creek Falls is absolutely stunning! If you're coming to Big Basin Redwoods State Park and…read moreyou've never hiked to the falls, you MUST do it. Don't come all the way out here and miss out on this gorgeous waterfall. We did an 8 mile out and back hike to the falls via the Skyline to Sea Trail. The hike is moderate and begins on a downhill slope into the forest. Going down is always the easiest part for me, especially when a trail starts off descending. The real challenge is going back up once you reach the falls. It's nothing too strenuous but I'd definitely bring plenty of water and bug spray because there are lots of bugs on the trail. The trail itself is mostly shaded and features an abundance of beautiful redwoods, vibrantly green foliage, and scenic viewpoints. The waterfall is definitely the highlight of the hike! The falls were still flourishing in mid-July which worked out for us because we were able to take full advantage of the scene. When you make it up to the falls, there's a small deck area with two benches where you can sit and enjoy the picturesque views of the falls. Surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon in mid July. You may have to wait your turn to take a picture next to the falls. People were really courteous and didn't spend too much time which allowed for others to capture the moment. Bring your lunch and take a break here before continuing on your hike back. The scenery is so amazing here. Definitely recommend a hike to Berry Creek Falls is you're visiting Big Basin Redwood State Park.

    AMAZING PLACE…read more Beautiful views and scenery. We did the Redwood Trail to the Skyline to the Sea to the Berry Creek Falls to the Sunset back to the parking lot. There are so many beautiful waterfalls along the trail. Some parts of the trail near the falls are muddy so wear good hiking shoes Note: This is a long trail (11 miles). Pack water and lunch and stay on the trail. You pay for parking with the rangers (10$ cash or card). Bathrooms at the park entrance are nice!

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    Berry Creek Falls - Berry Creek Falls from the view point

    Berry Creek Falls from the view point

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    The Dish - Stanford Foothills

    The Dish - Stanford Foothills

    4.2(521 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Not much more to say that wasn't already written. This is a great place to hike. Note that no bikes…read moreare allowed which makes for a safe and comfortable hiking environment (coming from someone who enjoys cycling). They do have a lot of bike rack parking at the base of the hill, and there is often a ranger or someone at the booth, which is nice as this means someone can keep an eye on your bicycle. I really like that it's paved in a nice circular path, with ample room for people to pass each other on the path. Also, the hike has a nice mix of undulating hills and incredible views, so there's a variety along your hike. I always spot wildlife when I'm hiding, so just keep your eyes open. There is one large portable bathroom at the base of the hill, but otherwise, no other facilities (I believe no access to drinking water on the path either). As other reviewers have mentioned, parking can be quite difficult to find, even if you're willing to walk. The best thing is to get there early!

    Nice place to get a decent workout in with gorgeous views of Palo Alto…read more Have to park but of a ways down from the entrance which could be street parking if you're lucky or parking at the high school. Can take various trails around the dish. It's not a very shaded hike, so should have hats/visors/sunnies ready. If you're lucky, may even see some adorable wildlife. Good majority is paved.

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    The famous Stanford Dish

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    Wunderlich Park - Museum

    Wunderlich Park

    4.2(130 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    EXPERIENCE I recently visited Wunderlich Park to visit…read moretheir museum and carriage house. I didn't go for an extensive hike but want to return someday to do so! STARS (stand out qualities) -Beautiful and well maintained park -Well preserved historical site STAIRS (areas of growth) -More signage clarifying which of two entrances to enter at TIPS -Parking is limited so good to carpool or come during weekday if you can -Try signing up for tour. I learned interesting history of Chinese laborers!

    Hiked at Wunderlich Park on a sunny Saturday in March! We used AllTrails for directions and we…read morereached around 9am - to our surprise, the parking lot was full by then so definitely recommend coming earlier. There were multiple cars circling around looking for a spot as well. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes before parking. We did the Bear Gulch and Alambique trail clockwise. There are some brief steep sections, but for the most part, the trail was moderate in terms of difficulty. We didn't encounter too many people despite all the cars in the lot. We spotted a small snake on the trail and there was a lot of horse manure on the Alambique portions, so we had to watch our step closely. The trail was mostly shaded which was nice, but there wasn't much of a view. Overall, the trail was well marked and maintained (minus the manure on Alambique). Good hike for a sunny day, but the parking lot situation could be improved.

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    Rancho San Antonio Preserve - Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

    Rancho San Antonio Preserve

    4.5(776 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    Rancho San Antonio is one of our favorite places to go hiking. While the most popular trail is to…read morewalk to the Deer Hollow Farm and then back to parking lot (probably 60% of visitors just do this part), there are a lot more trails to explore. That particular round trip is probably less than 2.5 miles round trip, mostly flat, and much of it you have a choice of walking on paved roads/trails so good for strollers. The farm is open until 4pm most days, but be aware this is not a petting zoo, you just get to see the sheep, goats, pigs, cows, rabbits, ducks etc. Still fun for kids, my son loved it when he was little. My favorite hike is to go past the farm and then take the Wildcat Loop trip, you get some great views from up there, that's about 4.5 miles round trip from parking lot with some elevation gain. Our new favorite trail is the Mora Trail which branches off before you get to the farm and goes up to beautiful open vistas. Parking - very hard to find parking on weekend mornings and early afternoons. And don't park illegally, they will ticket you. Trails past the farm tend to be much less used.

    Hiked in the middle of winter and it was still nice. Ground was not too muddy…read more There's some winding trails and gradual climbs. I'm a beginner hiker so it's challenging enough to give me a workout. Most of the trail is exposed with greenery around but could be hot in the Summer. There's an educational center with farm animals (goats, huge pigs, cows) and a volunteer supported garden, Deer Hollow Farm. It's open to public most of the week. There's also a historic cabin built in the 1850's preserved and look like a small museum that showcases what life may have been like back then. There's a permanent restroom at the parking lot. Along the trail, there's also a smaller porta potty type but permanent restroom. Plenty of parking.

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    Rancho San Antonio Preserve - Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve

    Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve

    Rancho San Antonio Preserve - Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

    Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

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    Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

    Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

    4.6(245 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    A beautiful, family-friendly place to come for a hike. There is a dedicated parking lot at the…read moretrail entrance but you can also park off the highway if the lot is full. There is a public bathroom/elevated porta potty available to use at the entrance. There are multiple trails to choose from, some being steeper or longer than others. Most of the time, you are shielded from the hot sun by the tall redwood trees that give you cool shade and that give you beautiful scenery to look at as you're walking. Because there is lots of shade, you will see moss and lichen. This environment is great for banana slug spotting - we saw two on our walk and our kids got a blast out of it. We very much enjoyed our familiy excursion here to Purisima.

    Pure Thing…read more 5,412-acre Preserve that's situated on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and features over twenty-one miles of trails. The Good: *Free! *Great place to see the venerable Coast Redwoods, which are unfortunately second-growth (±100 years old), and not old growth. *North side of the park has views of HMB coastline *Mountain biking on certain trails (check map & trail signs) *Equestrian OK on certain trails (check map and trail signage) *Banana slugs! If you love them like we do, then this place is just full of 'em! *Several different parking lots (for total) but they are limited. You'll probably have better luck at the North Ridge parking lot, as it is bigger. *Restrooms at three out of the four lots. *Redwood Trail is ADA friendly The Meh: *No dogs The Ugly: *The last part of the drive over (from the South Bay, at least) is no picnic and full of windy roads--which is great if you're the driver. Not so much if you're a passenger and you are prone to getting car sick. Conclusion: Fantastic park with lots of Redwoods and nature.

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    Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve - Banana slug

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    Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve - Purisima Creek Redwoods

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    Purisima Creek Redwoods

    Byrne Preserve

    Byrne Preserve

    4.9(7 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    Fun spot to come for a hike if you want to see some horses and experience a variety of scenery…read more You start in a pretty big open hilly field, this area is mostly brush, though there is a clear trail. There's a tree at the top of the hill, though no shade other than that. This is the area where we saw the horses. We tried following along with All Trails, but the route on there did a lot of figure 8's and was hard to really comprehend. Luckily with the guidance from other hikers we were able to extend our hike out of this immediate area and make it back to the car. The trail continues out of this fenced in area with multiple different ways to go. There is some signage, though it's rather old and you can tell that some of the directional signs have fallen off. We headed down the hill, out of the gate, next to a house with a vineyard, then down into a tree covered path that went next to the mostly dried up creek. This area was nice and shaded, a little steep in some areas, but not too bad. I liked that you had a number of different routes you could take to make this hike longer or shorter depending on your adventure, but more and better signage would be a welcome addition. We parked at the trail head, it was a pretty big lot with a lot of spots. By the time we got back, it was pretty packed, but there was another area before you enter with some extra parking if this area is full. We were pretty surprised to see so many cars, as the trail didn't feel crowded and we often went long stretches without seeing anyone.

    This is a great hidden spot for hiking. It's a 55-acre nature preserve in Los Altos Hills. It's…read morequiet and peaceful with a great change of scenery. If you park in the parking lot on Altamont, you see rolling hills and pasture. Once you walk into the preserve it becomes more of a wooded and shaded area. The paths are well worn and well marked. Please be careful when it rains. The path looks like mostly clay and is really slippery. Look out for horses because it's a horse path. Dogs need to be on leashes for this park.

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    Black Mountain Trail

    Black Mountain Trail

    4.4(41 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    This trail is challenging. Proceed only if you can handle elevation of uphill all the way for the…read morefirst appro. 1 mile. We started off at rhus ridge trailhead. Trail was steep and mostly in shade. Nice valley view along the way to look at and you can see the bay afar. Very quiet and unpopular trail. At many points, you'd feel there's only you and your companion in the whole mountain. There's a warning sign of mountain lion but we didn't see any, not that I wanted to. :) Recommend to use hiking stick. It'd take about 4 hours to complete the whole trail. If you walk slower it'd be longer.

    This was my 8th and last Peak in 2024 which I hiked solo in late Dec…read more I was ill prepared for the rain because I did not believe it would happen. I did not bring an umbrella, and I wore a fleece instead of a windbreaker. It was drizzling on and off, I had to take shelter under trees to wait out the heavier rain sections. The good part of today was that I practically had the whole mountain to myself, it's really being alone; I crossed paths with 7 other solo hikers. The bad part was that I am afraid of getting lost by myself. Here are my observations on this hike. Saw some animals up close: deer, rabbit, and a big black loud bird. Climbed over a down tree on the trail. Noticed lots of ferns and moss, so it must be shady and wet here year round. Noticed the dirt near the top is black while the dirt near the bottom is red. Started the trailhead from the Old Quarry at 10:30am, 12 miles round trip. 2.5 hrs up; 1.5 hrs down

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    Black Mountain Trail - Summit of Black Mountain

    Summit of Black Mountain

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