| Park Name, Trail Name & Location | Difficulty & Elevation | Special Features | Trail Remarks |
| Mission Peak Regional Preserve Mission Peak Traditional Loop Fremont, Ca. |
Difficulty Level 12- Very challenging: Somewhat long distance, 2,200 feet of elevation, very steep 1/2 mile climb near the peak. Elevation: 300-2500 feet Distance: 6.5 miles |
Bike: Yes Dog: Yes Equestrian: Ye Backpacking: No |
Caution: Near the top (Mission Peak) the trail is steep and rocky. Dogs may be off-leash in open space and undeveloped areas of parklands, provided they are under control at all times. Bicycles: Allowed on portions of this trail loop. Check the park map for more details Children: It is surprising how many pre-teens hike to Mission Peak. This trail is not recommended for toddlers and strollers. |
| Almaden Quicksilver County Park Mine Hill / Deep Gulch Loop San Jose |
Difficulty Level 10- This is a challenging hike because of the distance and amount of climbing. Elevation: 400-1400 feet Distance: miles |
Bike: Dog: Yes Equestrian: Backpacking: |
Dogs are allowed on leash. A number of picnic tables are scattered throughout the park adjacent to the trails and horse water troughs are available in a few locations. There are also remnants of mining structures throughout the park. |
| Big Basin Redwoods State Park Sunset Trail / Skyline- to-Sea Loop Boulder Creek, California |
Difficulty Level 9- The return leg is somewhat steep. Elevation: 300-1000 feet Distance: 8 miles |
Bike: Y Dog: No Equestrian: N Backpacking: N |
No horses or backpacking allowed on this Featured Trail. |
| Henry Cowell State Park - Fall Creek Unit Stone Kiln - Lost Camp Felton, California |
Difficulty Level 8- Challenging Hike: Includes one steep but short segment. The hike to the lime kiln area is easy with just a slight climb. Elevation: 500-1400 feet Distance: miles |
Bike: No Dog: No Equestrian: Yes Backpacking: No |
Much of this hike is shaded by redwood trees. Children will enjoy playing in the creek along the trail. Although there are no picnic tables, there are places along the creek to stop. Be sure to take Mosquito Repellent. |
| Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Black Mountain Loop Foothills Above Palo Alto and Mt. View |
Difficulty Level 6- This hike includes two somewhat difficult climbs and descents. Elevation: 1600-2800 feet Distance: 5.5 miles |
Bike: Yes Dog: No Equestrian: Yes Backpacking: Yes |
Bicycles and Equestrian Be sure to check the park map from the menu above for specific trail information. |
| Sanborne County Park San Adreas - Sanborne Trail Loop Saratoga: Junction Hwy 9 and Sanborne Rd |
Difficulty Level 6- Some segments of the Featured Trail are extremely steep. Although the segments are short, the dirt and gravel trail is narrow with a steep drop on one side of the trail. Elevation: 1200-2300 feet Distance: miles |
Bike: No Dog: Yes Equestrian: No Backpacking: Yes |
Children: Young children should not be taken on this Featured Trail. Dogs: Allowed on leash. |