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Maisie's Peak

4.4 (10 reviews)

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Taking an online course to educate non horse people should be mandatory before entering the trails!
Farinaz H.

When encountering people riding horses on the trails, it's important to be mindful and considerate. Horses can be easily spooked, which can lead to serious and even deadly accidents. For the safety of everyone, please ensure that your dogs are kept on a leash and your children are supervised at all times. Unfortunately, I witnessed a terrifying incident last week where a child chased me and my horse with a tree branch while screaming. My horse became extremely frightened and began to bolt at 45 miles per hour. We were on a narrow road, and the situation could have led to a fatal fall into the nearby creek. Horses are prey animals and are not used to sudden movements or loud noises. If you encounter a horse while biking, it's best to slow down and talk to the rider before passing, especially if you're moving at high speed. This will help the horse understand that you are not a threat. It's also crucial that you prevent your dogs from chasing horses, as a kick from a horse can be fatal for a dog. Please refrain from bringing an umbrella on the trail, as this could also spook the horses. As equestrians, we always aim to be respectful of other trail users. We don't chase after your children or dogs, and we always yield to bikers when necessary. We don't aim to make anyone feel scared or intimidated on the trails, and we ask that you extend the same courtesy for everyone's safety. Sharing trails with bikers and people is an important aspect of outdoor recreation, especially for those who enjoy hiking and horseback riding. However, not everyone is aware of the best practices for sharing these trails safely and respectfully. That's why it's important to make sure that everyone who uses these trails has at least a basic understanding of how to share the trails with others. One way to achieve this is by making it mandatory for individuals to complete a short online course before obtaining a license for trail use. This course could cover topics such as trail etiquette, safety guidelines, and tips for sharing the trail with other users. For none horse people in particular, it's important to understand that horses can be easily spooked by sudden movements and loud noises. This means that bikers and other hikers should approach horses slowly and calmly, and give them plenty of space to pass by. By taking these simple steps to educate trail users, we can help ensure that everyone can enjoy the great outdoors safely and responsibly.

Sankit G.

This is a nicely shaded trails with lush greens around. The best place to park is outside the golf club or inside Parker ranch community on the left once you enter the community. The trail starts next to a house and it's quite small entry so don't miss out. I started around 4 pm and made to the peak by sunset and was able to see this amazing view of the South Bay. In between the hike, you might also see a horse ranch, which was closed right now due to covid. Nob hill is also just 0.2 mile detour on the trail so you can do that as well. Its a good trail with shade and constant view of the South Bay, so you won't get bored even if hiking alone.

Sign at the base of the 0.2 mile path leading up to the peak
Anson W.

Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (http://www.yelp.com/biz/fremont-older-open-space-preserve-saratoga) has a good amount of inclines such that a good workout is practically guaranteed. So while you're here, you might as well hike a little bit more up to Maisie's Peak, the highest point in the park. The 0.2 mile path leading to the peak is at the intersection of Coyote Ridge Trail and Vista Loop Trail. At 1180 feet, Maisie's Peak offers a sweeping view of the cityscape, though part of the view is obscured by nearby hills. To the northeast in the distance, you can make out the San Jose skyline. And to the north is Moffett Airfield in Mountain View. Beyond that, parts of East Bay are visible across the San Francisco Bay. The best times to come here are either early in the morning when a layer of fog still covers the city, or in the evening when the sun is going down on the city. Otherwise during mid-day, in my opinion, the view of the city is too drab and the thin, hazy layer of smog is just a reminder of what you'll be breathing when you head back home.

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Sara G.

I had no idea that individual peaks in our local parks had their very own Yelp page! Like other Yelpers have said-Maisie's Peak is the highest peak in the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. It is 0.2 miles up. It makes for a very tough uphill sprint or hike. Running up and down this peak a few times and you sure will work up a nice sweat. If you choose to hike, make sure you watch out for bikers. The wide open trails and the nice inclines through Fremont Older makes this a popular spot for bike rides. I have been almost run over by a bike on more than one occasion. The views of this peak are amazing. Make sure you come on a day that is not cloudy or hazy and you will be able to see the bay for miles on end.

Sam M.

I am surprise I have not reviewed about Maisie's Peak. My favorite first stop for water and snacks. If you doing mountain biking, this is the best short uphill climb. It is 20-25 minutes ride from parking at Prospect. When coming down, make sure you slow down since the ranger hide with the speed radar gun.

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4.6(46 reviews)
3.1 mi

One of my favorite spots in the South Bay for a quick hike! The grounds at Montalvo are absolutely…read morebeautiful, as are the forested trails that wind up the hill and down the creek near the villa. Though there are a few different trials to choose from, they all end up crossing at one point or another. Even if you do all of them, they aren't too long and the hike tends to be fairly short. The area is pretty hilly, so most trails have a good elevation gain. Aside from the hiking, you can stroll the garden and picnic in the grass in front of the villa. They have some art installations around the grass and in the garden that are fun to look at. They also have concerts here, there is a stage outside, but I've only ever seen one inside the concert hall. They're usually smaller names and smaller shows.

This is a beautiful estate and gardens in the Saratoga hills residential area. It's a bit confusing…read moreas you drive up to the front entry as there are a couple drives and you need to pay attention or you will go "down the wrong road" (the entry is the middle road of the three) ...The entry is ONE WAY and narrow as you wind your way up to the parking lots around the estate. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT EACH LOT as you come up to them (Lots 1-4) as noted this is a one-way road. If you reach Lot 4 and can't find a spot you have to drive all the way back down to the main road and start over. Just saying to save the frustration. Parking is free by the way. The main estate house holds conferences and events and such was this on the day we were there, so we couldn't get inside. The main lawn is excellent for having a picnic and just relaxing. The surrounding grounds have a trail that winds around with lots of outdoor art to experience. Be sure to go through the large "deer gate" at the bottom of the grounds. There is more art to be viewed in the Italian Garden. With the trails, ponds, botanicals and art it's a lot to see and enjoy.

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4.3(21 reviews)
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First hike of 2025 was here, and I'm really glad that I was able to come here. Big shoutout goes to…read morethe City of Saratoga and Public Works for keeping these trails open even on official holidays like today, on New Year's Day. There are endless amounts of trails that you can look towards -- some roll around in a circle, and some lead all the way to Sanborn County Park. While many people say these trails go nowhere, they do lead to the opening of trails that lead into the Santa Cruz Mountains. The only improvement that I would give to this park is the narrowness of some of the trails that we had to encounter -- and while there were spectacular views of the South Bay, what was lackluster and disappointing was the fact that there were barely any labels that were telling us where we were going. The bridges were a very good view of how close or how far we were from the very beginning of the entrance of the park, however, so that was a very good sign. If you're looking for a park that challenges you as much as going to Almaden Quicksilver Park, but without driving so far, then the Saratoga Quarry Park is just for you. I'll definitely be back to challenge myself to climb these hiking paths more.

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4.5(776 reviews)
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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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