The ride is always very nice! You have to pick the right time though. On a gorgeous day on the weekend, there's a lot of foot traffic so riding a bike may be slow down and go. The serene surroundings of the creek and trees always makes it very nice, though! read more

Easy paved trail with not much of steep uphill/downhill sections, ideal for anyone with elderly folks in their group. Along the creek and some beautiful green areas. Our kids enjoyed the various exercise stations along the trail, though some of them are in need of repair. Trail ended in Campbell Park, where they have a nice playground for kids under 8 years old to enjoy. Happy trailing! read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Under the bridge! - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

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I'm so lucky this trail is so close to home, I can walk to it as the warmup to my run. Yes, some parts don't feel as safe as others, I always recommend walking/running toward Campbell and not the other way. I love that it's a trail long enough for me to do whatever workout I want whether it's a long run or short run, I have yet to run out of pavement. It can get kind of hectic on the weekends with lots of people and dogs out but for the most part people stick to the rules and stay to the right so that you can easily pass by. read more

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My favorite trail for a walk, hike, bike ride, jog, or walk the dog. The trail is family friendly. Connects Campbell to Los Gatos Vasona Park and more. Beautiful views, birds and wildlife. There are parking spots o the street throughout the trail and even designated parking lots. Restrooms are also sprinkled along the trail. I highly recommend you check this trail out. read more

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Los Gatos trail towards campbell park. This biggie was chillin' on the trail. moved it off the trail so it wouldn't get run over by bikers read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Alligator Lizard. shoe size 6.5 women for comparison. - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

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Stayed in Los Gatos over the weekend and ending up finding this trail. Such a beautiful nature gateaway from the town and other people. Majority of the trail was flat with a few pretty strong inclines as you got further down. I ran this everyday and felt completely safe and like I was getting a great workout! Such a great find. Highly recommend to others. read more

Beautiful trail for a hike or picnic. I've always seen this park when I drive on highway 17 and I finally got the chance to go. This is such a beautiful park with a lake. Easy trail to walk. will definitely get your steps in. Very peaceful. read more

A good paved trail to start preparing for more challenging rides Fun & safe place to ride as far as you want to read more

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Wow such a wonderful surprised!!! Glad we came to this Creek Park for the first time! The lake was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Love the Trees and the green grass overlooking the mountains. Down the Creek Trail lead toward the sweet dog park and a cool Bridge. Awesome Views and Gorgeous Sunshines and surroundings! We had such a funtastic time and a nice little amazing time together!04172023 read more

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Beautiful trail to get your steps in. The trail is shared among bikers and walkers. Some parts are shaded. It's paved and fairly easy with some inclines. Parking and entrance available at Oak Meadow Park. read more

Great area to walk, bike and enjoy the outdoors. It's easy to get to and it breaks up the busy environment bordering the freeway. The one thing that could make it better would be to have a park ranger attendant there full time. Beautiful place and it's peaceful for the most part. read more

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I'm lukewarm about this trail because of the noise from the highway next to it and evidence of homeless encampment along the trail. The smell is also a bit too much for me. Though, I do love the shade it provides up until we get to Vasona park then there is less shade. We started from East Main St and got to the Dam at Vasona park and headed back the same route which is about 5-6miles long. The entrance to this hiking trail is a bit tricky to get to. There's a shortcut through Old Town Los Gatos to get to the Forbes Mill Foot bridge. "East Main Street at College Avenue A wide dirt trail that leads to Lexington Reservoir (1.8 miles) or the St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve to the south. Northward the trail heads towards Forbes Mill, the footbridge, Old Town, Vasona and on to San Jose. On street parking only. " Also, be careful of bikers especially on E-bikes going extremely fast here. They don't seem to slow down much for anyone and zips around people. I'm watchful and tense the entire time making sure I don't get run over or blocking people's path. read more

I love how close this trail is and that it is paved. Whether you are a walker, runner or biker - this is an easy trail that is conducive to all. I would recommend this to all ages and stages of fitness. One thing of caution - not all bicyclists notify you if they are coming - so make sure you stay on the right side - in your lane. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

"This is Why People Move to California!" Yes, it's true. This trail is 100% free and a delightful ride. The city and county has done a great job at providing such a wonderful asset for the citizens. I started my ride today at the trailhead at Meridian. I believe this is the furthest northern entrance to the trail. There's easy street parking at that location, across the street from the KFC restaurant. This appears to be a safe area. In general, the trail is smooth and easy to ride or jog on. I rode the trail on my old fashioned steel hybrid bike. It's an easy ride, especially if you've just had knee surgery. But even if you haven't had recent knee surgery, you're still allowed to ride the trail. I visited on a Wednesday in the summer, and there were quite a few people on the trail. In most spots, the trail is wide enough, but under some bridges, it can be very narrow, so take care. When you're riding under the bridges, please sound the bell, so you don't run into anyone. It would be terrible to fall into the creek and have to be fished out. You would be so embarrassed--plus, your clothes would be all wet. What would you do then? The trail is nearly flat, with gentle rolling sections. The trail goes under major streets, so you don't have to wait for a signal at intersections. Of course, this also makes it a lot more safe. It appears that the northern part of the trail is not nearly as nice as when you get to Campbell. There are some absolutely gorgeous sections by Campbell; unfortunately there are some not-so-great sections around San Jose, where the homeless have decided to camp near the trail. I saw one tent on the creek itself. I did not see any facilities on the trail itself, but the nearby parks have restrooms and drinking faucets. There are many parks adjacent to the trail. For the engineers in the group, check out the percolation ponds, which help replenish the aquifers. I also came across some casting ponds. However, there was a big sign that said "No hooks." I did not bring any hooks with me, so the sign was sort of redundant. So overall, a good choice for a pleasant day of strolling or biking. There's a long history to this creek and its water supply to the surrounding area. Pick up one of the trail brochures, which has more information. read more

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Went to this trail for the first time two years ago and I still enjoy coming for a peace of mind. It has so many great views, you can't stop taking photos on the trail. Crowd is always nice every time I go. I've taken many of my friends to this trail with me and they loved it as much as I do! read more

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This is a lovely, moderate hike that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. It was easy for me, but tougher for my friend who had her 150 pound husky dragging her. It was 65 degrees, which was perfect weather for that trail. Bring water for you and your dog because there's no water fountain. Depending where you start, half of it is uphill and half is downhill; I suggest starting uphill first (from the downtown trail head, you'd stay left to do the uphill trail and right to start on the downhill trail). It has a good mix of hills, flat ground, a lake and streams; areas completely shaded and open areas that are unshaded with a few spots with gorgeous views. After getting rain the day before, the stream was running full and beautiful. We even ran into a beautiful deer! The trail along the freeway was less peaceful due to the noise, but what can you do? This is a full loop trail so you'll always end up where you started. There's plenty of parking downtown but be sure to read signs where so you don't get towed. It's nice to park downtown because after an active hike, you can enjoy a nice brunch at one of the numerous restaurants in beautiful downtown Los Gatos. Overall, love this hike because it's a good mix of being challenging enough, while feeling peaceful amongst nature and in a prime location! read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

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If you are going on the Los Gatos creek trail going to Lexington Reservoir don't go here if you are prone to lumbar issues. My mother walked to Lexington Reservoir with me and her back started to hurt. Her back ended up hurting for many months and it still hasn't gotten better. However it's not all bad news because the Vasona part of the Los Gatos creek trail is the best. You don't have to walk hefty distances like the Lexington Reservoir leg of the trail. I love the view from the Vasona Lake part of the trail because the view is super nice. There's also the Campbell leg of the trail which is super nice because it's right near my house. This seems to be a big hit among cyclists. As a cyclist myself, I feel it could benefit if people didn't block me. Go to the right parts of this trail and you will be okay. read more

Nice trail that is dog friendly! You can park for a fee or find street parking. Beautiful to see the fall foilage and water as well. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

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This is one of my favorite trails to walk with my puppies. I access the trail on E Main Ave near Purple Onion Cafe. Parking is generous, I've never had any issues finding parking even on the weekends. The shaded trail runs alongside the creek then veers uphill leading to a residential neighborhood and back down to E Main Ave. I would suggest wearing a hat and sun protection as the second half of the walk offers no shade. It's approximately 2 miles total which is perfect for a quick hike. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Los Gatos Creek - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

one of the best trails in santa clara county for any level hiker walker or runner stunning valley views several entrances read more

So my friends Carlos and Stephanie, and I ate Korean. Like a lot of Korean at Gen Korean BBQ (review: http://bit.ly/2SyXGzx). Since the three of us are obsessed with our FitBit watches, Stephanie drove us to her favorite dog-walking trail which turned out to be quite a pleasant walk from Los Gatos Creek County Park to the Hwy 85 underpass (photo: http://bit.ly/2L082pQ). That was only a small stretch of the nearly ten-mile-long trail, but it gave me a good flavor of this part of the South Bay, at least the part where people jog, walk, ride bikes, or just plain chill. You'll see all that plus a good amount of flora and fauna on this heavily trafficked path. The beauty of this area, however, was that the trail was that it never became overbearing as the intermittent swarms of people breezed by. We didn't burn off all our bulgogi-derived calories, but at least we tried. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2OsCCsK read more

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Awesome hike for family or alone and with pets! My dog had a blast in the water chasing ducks

Love this shaded trail, but too many people. We completed a short 6 mile ride from the parking lot. Need to ride longer next time.

One of my favorite spots to go when I need some exercise or fresh air. There are multiple entry points along this trail so keep that in mind. My go to starting point is from the downtown LG highway entrance and doing the loop that goes to the reservoir. It is roughly 4.5 miles round trip, but half of the hike is flat. After reaching the reservoir vista point, the decline is fairly steep and then you're at the reservoir. The trek back to downtown is all flat, although it can be noisy given the trail is next to highway 17. If you start the trail from downtown, keep in mind parking in DTLG is 2 hours and read the signs to make sure you're not in a permit only area. read more

Parking: $2 per hour, with additional options available. A sign instructs visitors to pay even if attendant is not at booth, but I didn't see anyone enforcing it. Cleanliness: very good! There wasn't much stray poop, and there are trash bins for people to dispose of waste bags. There are also restrooms - not as clean, but helpful in a pinch. Overall: the paved pathways are great. I wanted my dog to get a good walk even though it had just rained, and this trail was perfect. Lots of pets, families, and cyclists on the weekend. The trail is mostly flat and very convenient. read more

This place is ok. I felt that it was too crowded/not enough room with people going both directions on bikes, skates, foot traffic. I mean that's what the place is meant for, but I had to keep looking out for bikes or other hazard for my chihuahua. There used to be a dog park here but is currently closed. Parking ranges from $2-$6 but there's also street parking with a short walk to the entrance. I would only return here if the dog park re-opened. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Misty enjoying the scenery - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

Sometimes, you just need to get away from the house and go for a walk in the trees. Here's a trail you can do that on. If you were expecting 7 miles of gardens like you'd find on Downton Abby, then you're in for a rude shock. The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a ribbon of pavement put on the bluff within earshot of the creek, and that's about it. Oaks, not redwoods. The grass is green for only a few months of the year. For many of us, that's all we need. See how the Santa Clara Valley was before the ranch houses and tech companies sprung up. You do not get away from civilization on the Los Gatos Creek Trail, but you do get up close with nature as you walk, jog, or bike, and that's worth its weight in tax dollars. Being a non-local, I can compare this trail to the rail-trail stretching from Lafayette to Moraga. The trees and grass are similar, and it's in the backyards of lots of houses. Both are easy to access, both have a friendly crowd. I've been on only a short part of the trail, and already I found a secret spot. Find the entrance near 1510 St. Elizabeth, then get off the pavement and go down the hill. This spot is next to the babbling brook, with a shady tree where you can have a picnic. Which is what I'd like to do when the whole family finds itself in San Jose. And if you just want to run those calories off after Yelping a bunch of restaurants in the South Bay, the Los Gatos Creek Trail works for that too. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Dashing toward the end at Meridian Ave. - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

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Review #080 - 2020 With the shelter-in-place, it's not easy to find a place that's still open, so I try my best to find a park/trail to walk or hike to help relief some of the stress of being home 24/7. Surprisingly, this park is only an exit away from my sister's place so she didn't mind riding along with us even though she'd just finished working. Oddly enough, she said that she's never been here so it was a first time for all of us. She's been working from home since this whole pandemic started that's why I encouraged her to go out & get some fresh air. The park is actually pretty nice, especially the lake. It has plenty of trees so we had a decent amount of shades even though it was a pretty hot day. Much to my surprise, there was actually a lot of people out walking/jogging/riding their bikes. We were still lucky enough to find parking. They even left the bathrooms open, which was nice because most places aren't allowing people to use the bathrooms. Not that I needed to use it. There were also two extra port-a-potty next to the bathroom. I'm sure we'll make our way back here again in the future... read more

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I lived a few blocks behind this trail for 22 years. What a wonderful thing it was for us. My daughters and I could rollerblade, walk, bike ride or skip to the trail. It is so beautiful especially in the spring when the ducks have babies. The wild flowers grow like crazy everywhere. I would take my dog there all the time and sometimes she would swim in the ponds. The trail starts in Willow Glen and goes all the way to downtown Los Gatos. Along the route there is a wonderful dog park. It has two sides; one for small dogs and one for large which I haven't seen since. Next to that there is a casting pond for fisherman. Further down there are picnic tables.It cuts through Vasona Park which has a children's playground and lots of picnic tables too. It's always packed on the holidays, so be sure to go early if you want a picnic table. I have picnicked on the grass, so that works too. I'm going to miss this so very much! read more

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2.4 mile trial Super easy trial. Lots of shade and quite roomy trials. But there's a lot of people! Since it's near a park and a residential area, there's a lot of people there. But everyone is respectable when keeping a certain distance. 2.4 miles took us only 30 minutes of walking! Pretty good to come out and get fresh air. read more

Went for a walk today on the Los Gatos Creek Trail near Bascom, walking underneath Leigh Ave to where the trail seems to stop at a street. Not a pretty or beautiful sight anymore (please see attached pictures).....garbage and tents/ homeless encampments everywhere, graffiti ... read more

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Beautiful trail! My fiancee and I did a nice run here last week. We started at Los Gatos Creek County Park and went all the way to the Vasona Reservoir which is about 2 miles one way. It was so beautiful. Only downside is that there are lots of bikers and dog walkers on the trail which can make the trail seem narrow and crowded sometimes. The trail passes through some bridges, ponds, and reservoirs. It was paved on the portion that we ran through. It goes all the way to the Lexington Reservoir which is about 7 miles from Los Gatos Creek County Park. We would love to run all the way to end one day when we have all day. Best of all, the trail has lots of wildlife on it. I thoroughly enjoyed watching all the ducks and geese in the ponds. Just a great place to enjoy the sunshine and the outdoors. read more

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3.5 This trail is nice for being in the middle of the city but I prefer to go somewhere more secluded. The path that I went on was paved which was nice, but it was also kind of narrow for all the bikers, joggers and dog walkers on there. This is not a place to go if you want a nice, quiet stroll. Along the way, there is a dog park and at the end is a park (in the direction that I went). There's a bit of shade between all the trees and some benches to rest on along the way. read more

It's a good trail though a lot of bikers and people on Segway or boards. You might just walk/run half the trail giving way to other people. It's always green with lots of trees around. If you go late in the afternoon like 4 pm or later the sun will be in opposite side that trees will provide shade on the trail. Otherwise during the day the trails are always sunny. You might find some spots to sit and have picnic or some people fish in the shallow river too. read more

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I'm new to the area and have been looking for a nice place to walk my dogs. This checks all the boxes! Safe neighborhood, long trail, and friendly people. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Bostons - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

Lots of different routes or levels of difficulties depending on what you are looking for. Paved sections, areas with elevations, dirt paths. You can modify your hike based on what you want and the distance you want. We end up here at least 4-5 times a year. Our toddler loves walking around and then eventually wants to chill in the backpack. Soon enough I'm going to have to make her walk moving forward. She's getting big and my legs are exhausted after a good hike carrying her. This is a very busy trail. I've always found it to be safe, but have only gone during late morning or early afternoons. Lots of trail runners so be mindful. Plenty of people bring their dogs. Some areas are pretty narrow so hard to pass another with a dog without getting close. Most responsible pet owners will wait on a more open clearing until you pass if they worry about their dog or your dog (but that's 101 and to be expected if you have an aggressive dog)...that being said never had an issue and we bring our dogs 50% of the time. Great area to hike a loop and grab a big or drinks nearby in DTLG. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Need a workout, hike with a kid on your back. - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

This is one of my go-to trails for the long bike ride from Meridian Ave all the way to downtown Los Gatos. You can start the trail at the very beginning on Meridian Ave or other entrances along the way. The total route to Los Gatos one way is around 8 miles (16 miles round trip) if you stick to the trail. I recommend taking a break in Los Gatos for a cup of coffee or a small meal before heading back. One of the greatest things about this trail is that you don't have to cross any streets! There is only one small street you'll need to cross in Vasona park. However, you do have to be aware of people walking along the trail and faster bicyclists that will pass you on the left side if you are a slowpoke (like I am sometimes). The sights I look forward to on the trail is the changing of the leaves and the water along the Los Gatos Creek (especially Spring and Autumn), the bird life at the aquifer ponds in Campbell and the lovely winding trails in Vasona Park. read more

I love this trail. It's always full of all types of people. Those biking, walking, jogging and yes...even the homeless. On my most recent visit here there was even a CHP on a motorcycle riding the trail. When asked if I needed to start running since I was only having a casual walk, he said nope, just patrolling. It's a safe trail during the daylight but as the sun sets, gnats and ferrel cats seem to start to wander. There is a parking lot at the beginning of the trail in Los Gatos, one off Lark Ave. and one where the trail ends a few miles from Campbell. I'm sure there's probably plenty of other parking places nearby but I don't know of them off the top of my head. I'll keep coming here when I desire to catch some fresh air. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California

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Ah man, this trail is awesome! As some other posters have mentioned, it was great for long distance running. If you follow the directions to "Los Gatos Creek Trail", you'll end up at a parking lot where they require your dollars to pay, which of course, I just parked on the street and walked in. I ain't payin no trolls toll! Anyway, the trail goes on basically forever, and I ran all the way down to the Lexington Reservoir and back, which netted just under 14 miles. I'm not 100% where all the trail leads, or if it just keeps going around the reservoir, but I imagine that I will find out someday. As far as human traffic goes, I wasn't bothered by large amounts of people. The flow seems to go pretty smoothly (I was there around 15:00) and there didn't seem to be loads of people. Might be crazier at different times, though, not sure. I highly suggest this trail if you are unsure of some great long distance areas. I definitely didn't want to do a half-marathon on a treadmill. No thank you! read more

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This trail is filled with homeless encampments. Valley water works owns the land but them nor representatives will do anything about it. Trail trashcans are overflowing with bags of garbage strown everywhere. Recently, they added porter potties to the trail to accommodate the increasing numbers of homeless people who are living there. Who thought this was a good idea? Now there are even more tents and probably over 50 trash bags that are visible from the roads from outside the trail. The trash can be smelled from over 100 feet away. Garbage is heavily polluting the waters. What was once a beautiful trail is now unsanitary and unsafe. It is disgusting. read more

Los Gatos Creek Trail - Not even the worst of the trash. This is a small pile. - Parks Near Me - Campbell, California