Alviso: A Walk On The Alviso Slough Trail, Alviso, California
From this historic town a 9-mile trip along Alviso Slough and Coyote Creek takes you to one of the finest birding opportunities and one of the largest bits of natural marsh in the South Bay. trails.com
Sanborn County Park
Sanborn Park is a public park situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains owned and managed by the county of Santa Clara, California. Also known as Sanborn Skyline Park or Sanborn County Park, the 3,688 acre (14.92 km) holding i... famplosion.com
Skyline To The Sea Trail, Saratoga, California
From the crest of the Santa Cruz Range to the shores of the Pacific Ocean, the Skyline to the Sea Trail is the reigning monarch of the elaborate Santa Cruz Mountains trail system. The first segment of this trail, from Saratog... trails.com
The Grove - Peters Creek Grove, Palo Alto, California
The hike is an all-day trip to the redwood grove on Peters Creek, passing through thick and unchanging forest to get there. Fog may be present in the summer and rains might fall heavy in the winter but there is no bad time to... trails.com
The Loop Trail Through Portola Valley, Woodside And Menlo...
A roadside trail of nearly 12 miles goes past the community of Ladera, through Portola Valley and along the outskirts of Woodside and into Menlo Park. It includes off-the-road paved paths, unsurfaced horse and hiking trails a... trails.com
Skyline-to-the-sea (Backpacking), Los Gatos, California
From the ridgeline spine of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail descends through lush forest, passes sweeping vistas, lines crystalline streams, explores magnificent old-growth, visits beautiful waterfalls,... trails.com
The Arastradero/foothill Expressway Hub, Foothills Open Space...
The 15 miles of trail through the woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral-covered hills of this park are restricted to residents of the city of Palo Alto and their accompanied guests. The park, as stated in its brochure, ?preser... trails.com
The Traverse (Backpacking), Los Altos, California
This five-day backpacking voyage across the Santa Cruz Mountains begins in the foothills above Palo Alto and ends at the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, it tours perennial streams, sweeping vistas, human history, the San Andrea... trails.com
Castle Rock Sp
Along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park embraces coast redwood, Douglas-fir, and madrone forest, most of which has been left in its wild, natural state. Steep canyons are sprinkled with unusual rock fo... ca.gov
Mission Peak Regional Park
Climbing up to Mission Peak is no cakewalk, but just like going to the moon, a lot of energy output results in a cool view of Earth. From the austere, windswept vantage point atop the peak, to the hang gliders circling the ba... trails.com
Silver Falls And Skyline To The Sea Trail, Boulder Creek,...
Walk past tall redwoods to three splendid sets of waterfalls (Berry Creek Falls, Silver Falls, and Golden Falls Cascade) along enchanting Berry Creek. Backpackers must make advance reservations for trailside camping. trails.com
Coyote Hills Regional Park
- The East Bay's original inhabitants were the ancestors of the Ohlone Indians, hunters and gatherers whose skills enabled them to live well off the land's natural bounty. In those days, tule elk roamed the land, condors s... wildernet.com
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Protecting the largest stand of old-growth redwoods south of Humboldt County, Big Basin Redwoods State Park features a forest world like no other in the Bay Area. The first state park in California?the first park anywhere to ... trails.com
Alum Rock Park: Circle Hike From The Park's West End, San...
This is a great hot summer day hike, as this trail provides plenty of shade relief. Check out the remnants of the mineral spring spa. The trail starts paved, then turns to dirt pack. Coming out of the trail brings you alo... localhikes.com
Santa Teresa County Park: The Hidden Springs/mine Trail Loop,...
A vigorous climb past serpentine rocks leads to lush meadows and a loop around the park?s northwest corner. trails.com
Sunol Regional Wilderness
- Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol`s first inhabitants. For the past century, however, the land known today as Sunol Regional Wilderness was us... wildernet.com
Berry Creek Falls, Big Basin State Park, Ca
If you love waterfalls, this is your hike. This hike provides you with four different waterfalls in a moderate to strenuous 12 mile loop through the Redwoods of California's first State Park. Be sure to keep an eye out fo... localhikes.com
Alameda Creek Trail
- Alameda Creek Regional Trail follows the banks of Alameda Creek in southern Alameda County from the mouth of Niles Canyon (in the Niles District of Fremont) westward to San Francisco Bay - a distance of 12 miles. Alameda... wildernet.com