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4.6 (10 reviews)

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A nice hidden uphill trail for a good workout and view of the Valley from above. Parking at Belgatos Park is plentiful and free (looks like an ordinary children's park with playground and picnic tables) but if you walk up the steps there's a path that leads up the hill for a great view. It's a short one (about half a mile and 300 feet of elevation gain) but those looking for a more intensive work out can walk up and down multiple times.

Great view of the fall colors coming out in the bay.
Nishad J.

This is a safe, short, and relatively easy hike with some great views of the Bay! Try to go at least once in fall when the trees are changing colors into beautiful shades of red and yellow. The best part of the hike is that it's nestled in the Los Gatos neighborhood so you see a ton of friendly people walking their dogs, catching up, and just being neighborly. The trail ends out onto a road with some beautiful houses that are almost as fun to look at as the trail itself. I recommend taking a hike here with friends (even the ones that don't normally like hiking should be able to handle it!) and then grabbing a coffee or eating brunch in downtown Los Gatos afterwards.

Jeeranun J.

There is a nice spot to hike. Beginner is good to go too. We have only 1 hour that day...but we will go back to see more cool stuff...neture is always amazing

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Easy trails for hikers of all ages and levels. Open space is nestled in between residential areas, but you feel as if you're miles away.

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Oak Meadow Park - April 2023

Oak Meadow Park

4.5(131 reviews)
3.1 mi

Went on a trail walk and ended up at this park to eat the snacks and e brought with us. It was a…read moreMonday afternoon, so it was pretty quiet. We sat closer to the bathrooms, so far enough away from the playground. If you're going to sit on the grass just be careful about not sitting in geese poop. They have several areas where they keep picnic tables. You might just want to bring a wet rag or something to clean off the space. If you're looking for entertainment for the kids, you can take a mini train ride throughout the park. On weekends they have the snack bar open. They sell candy, soda pop, hamburgers and hot dogs. Never had anything there but in case you came to the park and decided to stay a little longer, then there's food available. They keep the park relatively clean. Plenty of garbage cans so no littering. There's a beautiful creek that is close to the park.

My only complaint about Oak Meadow is the parking situation is super tricky! The lot is way too…read moresmall for such a big and wonderful park! Other than that, the carousel and train are so much fun and I can't say enough good things about the staff that work tirelessly here on weekends! I had my kid's birthday party here and it was so much fun. The only downside was parking was difficult for guests and our magician. I had to haul ass to the parking lot multiple times to help with parking and it was a bummer. But I will love this park forever.

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Lexington Reservoir County Park

4.3(63 reviews)
4.1 mi

I have come here countless times over the years. It's one of my favorite spots. It's peaceful, not…read moreoverly crowded, and has a really calming, almost zen feel to it. The views of the water and surrounding hills make it a great place to reset for a bit. Perfect for a quiet walk, light hike, or just getting away from the noise for a while.

Who Gives a Dam?…read more Man-made reservoir in the Santa Cruz Mountains that spans a solid 338-acres and is the third-largest in Santa Clara County. It is situated inside a ±950-acre County Park that has a variety of activities for all manner of outdoor lovers. The Good: *The southerly "beginning" to the Los Gatos Creek Trail which runs for ±10miles to the north. *Rowing, paddling, and fishing are all allowed (after proper inspections and licensing ofc) *Picnic tables near the reservoir *Limekiln trail was mostly shaded, which is good because this are can get very warm in the summer. *Park trails connect to Sierra Azul OSP and St Joseph's Hill OSP *Mountain bikes (NOT electric!) are OK *Leashed dogs are permitted. *Fairly decent cell phone signal (at least where we were) The Meh: *Parking is $6 if you park inside the lot, but free if you use the "street" parking (pay attention to signs!) or small dirt lots near the trailheads. *In regards to the parking, you don't need to park in the lot unless you're going to use/visit the reservoir itself. Otherwise, just find where your trail is and park there. *No swimming The Ugly: *We did the Limekiln Trail and that was a little rough-&-ready in some areas, as the years of water damage and infrequent maintenance are starting to take their toll.

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