I usually go for runs at Hidden Lake Park which is attached to the Berryessa Creek Trail, but I…read moredecided to change it up this past weekend. There's nothing really special about this trail, but it was in good enough condition this past Saturday, so no complaints about the cleanliness or terrain. The paved pathway stretches from North Hillview Drive at Milpitas Town Center, past Hidden Lake Park, to N. Abel Street... a little over a mile one way, with no noticeable inclines, so definitely easy for biking or taking a stroll. And I've never seen it get crowded here. One negative is that it is disconnected at N. Milpitas Blvd with no crosswalk for pedestrians, which can cause an inconvenience if you're not willing to jaywalk and make your way through the center divide. Otherwise, it's a simple trail surrounded by neighborhood homes and the creek, of course, as well as the aforementioned Hidden Lake Park providing lovely views from above. And parking is free and easy, either directly on N. Milpitas Blvd or in the small parking lot for Hidden Lake Park.

3.99 walk/run trail. I participated in a 5K/10K fun run that took use partly along the Berryessa…read moreCreek Trail. Obviously the trail runs along a former creek bed. It was nice to discover this part of the Bay Area for exercise.

There will be no hiking the full trail again till projected summer 2025, due to construction. But…read moreif coming from SJ, you can go as far as the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center via Grand Blvd, and even onto the boardwalk stretching over the marshland and saltwater ponds where I got great views of the sun setting earlier today before the rain, on a cloudy Tuesday afternoon. From Don Edwards, there is currently no access to the Mallard Slough Trail leading to the Alviso Marina (as of January 2024), which is actually a nice hike also connecting to the Drawbridge Ghost Town lookout point. Last time I did the Mallard Slough loop was a couple years ago, and it may seem simple and monotonous trekking the dirt and gravel pathways, but it was beautiful and serene, and definitely memorable. So hopefully when all of this construction is done, there's something to look forward to. For now, if you come out here on foot prior to the marsh trails fully opening up again, you'll have to backtrack toward SJ without any dedicated pedestrian pathways, so you'll be sharing the road with vehicles and cyclists. I recommend you make it worth your while and check out the marshland views as well as the lovely gardens and informational boards in the vicinity of the Don Edwards Environmental Education Center... there's a lot to learn about the surrounding environment, the plant and animal life, and the history of how things came to be.

The Mallard Slough Trail Spur is a short spur located off the Mallard Slough Trail Loop in San Jose…read moreCalifornia. It is inaccessible unless you arrive there from either the Alviso Slough Trail or the Mallard Slough Trail. As such its is accessed from either the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center or the Alviso Marina County Park. The trail is a rough one. I ride a fully suspended mountain bike and normally ride with the suspension locked out. However for this one I had to chose the middle setting to dampen some of the bumps. The spur runs parallel to the Amtrak Train tracks and takes you 0.5 miles east till the trail is chained off. It was tempting to go around the chain, but in looking at the maps after, the train dead ends not far from the chain and is impassible. You are treated to a pretty cool low slung railway bridge crossing the channel, but little else. Trail: Dirt Suitable For: Hiking, Mountain Biking Services: None Length: 0.5 miles

Hmm, maybe I just missed the full beauty of the Coyote Creek Lagoon trail but on my recent walk…read morehere, I just wasn't as impressed. There are two locations to park for the Lagoon trail. The first is right in the middle of the business area and it's easy to miss so keep an eye out! We were driving in the business building lots for awhile and eventually gave up in trying to find the entrance to the trail lot. We ended up driving down to the South lot, closer to the industrial building/warehouse side. The trail does connect the two so we eventually saw the north lot. Both are smaller lots but we had no problem finding parking when we got there on an early Saturday morning. From the south to the north, it's not a very long trail, maybe 1-2 miles. The trail we walked on was also not a loop, but we may have just not gotten to explore the whole thing. It's very flat so super easy for folks who just prefer to walk and not hike. However, there's not much to look at. Sure, there's the lagoon and the birds/animals around it, but there aren't any exciting landmarks or hidden spots. There's also no trees for shade so if you're coming during sunny weather, be sure to pack a hat and some sunscreen.

When it rains as hard and long as it has been, I have limited options for taking my daily…read moreconstitutional when I'm out and about because like Adele, I'm always chasing pavements. Even if it leads nowhere. Like this trail. I walked only the northern half near McCarthy Ranch where a fence prevented me from walking underneath Hwy 237. Not a problem for me since it smelled of fecal matter. Northbound it is. I headed north alongside the mostly hidden Coyote Creek to Dixon Landing Road. There was a series of homeless encampments and even an open campfire. I kept walking. Sights along the way included landfill and the back of an Amazon distribution center. It was only five miles to go back and forth, but hey, I did get a lot of my steps in without getting mud on my shoes. No small feat between atmospheric rivers. Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2OrC8nU

I'd recommend anyone to go here. Even for a walk, trail run, trail bike ride or just to walk up the…read morehill for the views. I have been going here for years now and enjoy bringing family here to enjoy the scenery or just to get some exercise out doors.

The "Moffett Bay Trail" is 97% representative of all the trails throughout the Bay Area. [The…read moreremaining 3% are the yet-to-be-improved (AWS) or connected/segregated trails.] I have thoroughly enjoyed the segregated status of a well-maintained/relatively smooth/wide gravel track just above sea level. It is SO NICE to not be on busy city streets, though sometimes there can be a bit of congestion with other trail users. And the weather is pretty darn nice--I compare it very favorably to the slightly superior "International Ft. Hancock - Las Cruces I-10 Bicycle Bypass" (in the not-quite-a-mile/~1.6 kms high "¡Hidden Gem of the World, Crossroads of North America, anchored by El Paso, Cd. Juárez y Las Cruces!"); the former in the rain shadow of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the latter in the Northern Chihuahua Desert. I highly recommend it for a long level route, connecting Stevens Creek Trail/Mountain View with Caribbean Drive/Sunnyvale. I've cycled it in both directions, and actually saw an unmarked dirigible overhead, sailing around Southbay, practicing navigation/maneuvers before landing back in the super-secret Lockheed-Martin/Moffett base/Google complex. ¡So interesting, and definitely has my coveted "iWheel of Approval!"

Went running along this trail and the surrounding area this past Sunday. Street parking is…read moreplentiful in the neighborhood, on Easy Street or Tyrella Avenue. The concrete pathway is lined by a couple park benches as well as plants and shrubs including cacti and persian silk trees bearing beautiful flowers. The trail is short, but it connects to Whisman Park which has picnic tables, tennis courts, a playground, restrooms, and more space for running. And if you go even further, you'll eventually reach Steven's Creek Trail.

Calling it a trail is perhaps a bit of a stretch given the small length but it is officially a…read moretrail based on the signage. We were at Whisman park nearby with some friends and decided to explore the trail as well. The only nit is that there's not a lot of shade. I definitely did not see the sights from Tina's pictures on the visit here, would have loved to ... they look amazing but don't think those photos are from here.

Why is this a lesser known hiking trail in the Bay Area? There is nothing wrong with it. I came…read morehere once with a group of friends and we all got a great workout. There were no other cars in the lot. No other humans on the trail. Saw lots of cows. The trail takes you up hill almost immediately and you get nice views after just a few minutes. There are restrooms. The parking lot gates close at 7 on the dot. It's no different than any other more populated area beside the fact perhaps not many people are aware that it exists. We enjoyed the hike but if you are out of shape then it might be difficult.

A friend told me about some new trails that opened recently in Sunol, so I had to check it out. The…read moretrail starting at Tyler Ranch will give you a work out. It's uphill for about 2 miles, but part of the trail is paved and the rest is in great shape (obviously, since it's new). The paths are wide and not rocky, and the view is quite nice as to climb higher and higher. We saw quite a few cows and quite a few cow pies, so be careful where you walk. Overall a nice hike that will get your heart rate up. However, there aren't many trees so this would be pretty brutal in the summer. Since it's new, there aren't too many people yet. We saw about 5-6 groups during our hike on a Saturday morning. Surprisingly, I didn't see any bikers, which is fine with me.

This is a great place to visit! I really enjoyed my time here and would highly recommend it to…read moreanyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be coming back again soon!

This is a great trail for walking and enjoying nature. It offers beautiful scenery and a peaceful…read moreenvironment, perfect for a relaxing stroll or a brisk walk. The path is well-maintained and suitable for all ages. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors.

From 1-10(10 the most difficult, I would rate this 4-5. It was our first time here and we got…read moreinvited by our friends who love hiking and does it regularly. We got here at 8 am but had to wait for some friends so we got to start at 9. We did 6.2 miles for almost 4 hrs including 2- 10 minute breaks. I loved this place because first it was clean and has a lot of shaded areas as well. Then at the end of our hike, there were a lot of nice view spots. They have a small farm and garden where you can see some cows, goats with their kids, and hens. They are all soo cute and feels good to just watch them. We even saw a pig and it was so big and fat! Lol! We saw this part of the park because we started on the other side of the trail which was really great! It was rewarding to see them after a long hike. Then there's a lot of picnic table too next to the farm and they're all shaded so it's nice to see and know they have those. Maybe next time we'll bring some food and just have a picnic there after the hike. You can also park and enter to start walking from this side where the garden and farm is and go the other way around. There were a lot of parking spaces too(lower level) but if you come in late, you will need to park on the upper level which is a little further walk before you get to the starting point of the trail. Not sure when are we going back here coz its like 45 minutes from where we live plus we always try new trails every time we go. I highly recommend this place so go check it out!

PG&E trail is the perfect place for hikers of all levels. Most hikers can opt for the Deer hollow…read morefarm where they can find goats, sheep, cows, chickens, roosters, pigs, rabbits, and cats. Or they can hike the various trails that range from 2-8 miles. One tip is to come early as parking fills up quickly!