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
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
Coyote-hellyer Park
- Welcome to Coyote Hellyer County Park and the Coyote Creek Parkway. This 223-acre urban park is located in the heart of Santa Clara County's regional park system. The Coyote Creek, which meanders through the center of th... wildernet.com
Lexington Reservoir, San Jose, California
- Welcome to Lexington Reservoir County Park. This beautiful and scenic 960 acre park and reservoir is just minutes from the urban centers of Santa Clara County. The park includes the 475-acre man-made reservoir available ... wildernet.com
El Sereno
A wide, south-facing trail skirts the high plateau above Los Gatos and Saratoga, ending at a sloping meadow edged with spreading oaks and brightened by wildflowers in spring. trails.com
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve: The Kennedy Trail Ascent Of...
An 1800-foot climb from Kennedy Road to the heights of the Sierra Azul rewards you with sweeping views, shady canyons and a delightful picnic site halfway to the top. trails.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
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
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
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
- Welcome to Almaden Quicksilver County Park, spectacular in natural diversity and a landmark of California history. The park is the site of over 135 years of mining activities and former home to more than 1,800 miners and... wildernet.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
Joseph D. Grant County Park
Hidden in the swales east of San Jose are grassy fields of oaken delight, a quiet world nestled in the foothills of the Bay Areas highest mountains. Largest of the Santa Clara County Parks at nearly 10,000 acres, Joseph D. Gr... trails.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
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
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
Forest Of Nisene Marks State Park
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is a popular attraction for mountain bikers and hikers. Its rugged terrain is nearly untouched from its original state. Shaped by the fault lines that bisect the park, the area's narrow c... trails.com
Coyote Creek Parkway
- Coyote Creek Parkway is a scenic route that meanders along Coyote Creek for 15 miles. The north portion features a paved multi-use trail popular with bicyclists, rollerbladers, and hikers. South of Metcalf Road, an eques... wildernet.com