Santa Clara County, California, United States trails

From West Hills Community Church in Morgan Hill, the route leaves the neighborhood edge and joins the Open Space Authority Trail toward El Toro Open Space Preserve. It climbs through open grassland, oak woodland, and hillside switchbacks toward the prominent El Toro summit, a local landmark above the Santa…

Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 978 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,368 ft

Starting at Bald Mountain Parking Area in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, the route follows Mount Umunhum Trail westward through mixed chaparral, knobcone pine, coast live oak, California bay, and madrone, with openings toward Santa Clara Valley and the surrounding ridges. The itinerary then passes the…

Distance: 7.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,077 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,432 ft

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: 6.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,539 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,153 ft

The Saratoga Gap and Ridge Trails Loop in Castle Rock State Park offers hikers a diverse journey through lush forests, interspersed with striking sandstone formations like Goat Rock. As the trail ascends, it unveils panoramic vistas of the San Lorenzo Valley, with distant glimpses of Monterey Bay and the Santa…

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,332 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,054 ft

The Mount Umunhum Trail via the Guadalupe Creek Overlook offers hikers a varied and rewarding experience, showcasing a range of ecosystems from oak woodlands to chaparral scrub. Along the route, visitors are treated to expansive views of the Santa Clara Valley and surrounding mountain ranges, with notable…

Distance: 7.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,962 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,438 ft

The Stevens Canyon Loop, traversing the Tony Look, Lookout, and Coyote Ridge Trails in Stevens Creek County Park, offers a diverse hiking experience. Hikers can enjoy views of the Stevens Creek Reservoir, rolling hills, oak woodlands, with occasional views of the distant San Jose area. The well-maintained…

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,211 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,010 ft

Loop hike to Black Mountain via Rhus Ridge Trail, Black Mountain Trail, Creek Trail, Toyon Trail, Hostel Trail, Hidden Villa, Francemont Drive and Rhus Ridge Road in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Hidden Villa. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 12.3 mi • Elevation gain: 3,576 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,805 ft

Loop hike from Hunting Hollow Trailhead via Hunting Hollow Road, Lyman Willson Ridge Trail, Steer Ridge Road, Willson Camp, Wagon Road, Grizzly Gulch Trail, Tule Pond, Wasno Road, Wasno Pond, Crest Trail, Kelly Lake Trail, Kelly Lake, Dexter Trail, Willson Peak Trail, Willson Peak and Middle Steer Ridge Trail…

Distance: 16.5 mi • Elevation gain: 4,475 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,635 ft

Hike from Palm Springs to Murray Hill in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Desert

Distance: 3.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,660 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,172 ft

Distance: 1.4 mi • Elevation gain: 56 ft • Maximum elevation: 236 ft

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 459 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,844 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: 18.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,877 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,463 ft

Distance: 3.7 mi • Elevation gain: 538 ft • Maximum elevation: 994 ft

Distance: 6.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,228 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,896 ft

Distance: 3.4 mi • Elevation gain: 420 ft • Maximum elevation: 991 ft

Distance: 3.1 mi • Elevation gain: 466 ft • Maximum elevation: 984 ft

Afternoon Run

Distance: 3.5 mi • Elevation gain: 791 ft • Maximum elevation: 738 ft

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

Distance: 0.5 mi • Elevation gain: 13 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,335 ft

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

Distance: 0.9 mi • Elevation gain: 23 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,335 ft

Distance: 0.2 mi • Elevation gain: 174 ft • Maximum elevation: 837 ft

Distance: 0.2 mi • Elevation gain: 20 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,053 ft