San Jose trails

Starting near Upper Penitencia Creek, this loop follows the Penitencia Creek Trail through Alum Rock Park’s canyon setting before climbing onto the North Rim Trail, where the route opens toward Eagle Rock and broader views over San José and the South Bay foothills. From Eagle Rock, the hike continues onto…

Distance: 7.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,952 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,883 ft

Distance: 18.3 mi • Elevation gain: 259 ft • Maximum elevation: 102 ft

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 89 ft • Maximum elevation: 157 ft

Distance: 10.7 mi • Elevation gain: 171 ft • Maximum elevation: 10 ft

Distance: 0.9 mi • Elevation gain: 7 ft • Maximum elevation: 23 ft