| Park Name, Trail Name & Location | Difficulty & Elevation | Special Features | Trail Remarks |
| Shoreline Regional Wildlife and Recreation Area Nature Walk Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, Ca. |
Difficulty Level 1- This is a very easy walk: flat, short and no climbing. Elevation: 0-25 feet Distance: 1.5 miles |
Bike: Yes Dog: No Equestrian: No Backpacking: No |
Children: This area is excellent for children. Most of the walk is "stroller" friendly. There is a small playground next to the Lake. |
| Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Horseshoe Lake Loop Foothills of Palo Alto, near Skyline Blvd |
Difficulty Level 1- This is an easy hike. The trail is easy to follow. There are alternate trails that go by the lake that are better suited for strollers. Elevation: 2200-2200 feet Distance: miles |
Bike: No Dog: No Equestrian: No Backpacking: No |
Bicycles and Equestrian: Part of the trail is open to bicycles and equestrians. Start from the south most parking area, where there is an equestrian staging area, and follow the unimproved vehicle road. Stay off the narrow trails.
Children: A nice hike for kids that are able to hike about one-mile. |
| Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve Alpine Pond Loop Palo Alto, Ca. foothills |
Difficulty Level 1- Very easy hike. Excellent for children of all ages. Elevation: 2200-2200 feet Distance: 0.7 miles |
Bike: No Dog: No Equestrian: No Backpacking: No |
Children: Nature center is stroller friendly. Toilet located nearby. Bicycles: Allowed on this trail. Horses: Allowed on this trail but staging area is located at nearby Skyline Ridge Preserve. Dogs: Allowed in park but not on this trail. The area around the nature center is stroller friendly and wheelchair accessible. There is a toilet in the parking area and about fifty-yards further down the trail. |
| Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Deer Hollow Farm Loop Near Los Altos:Junction Highways 85 & 280 |
Difficulty Level 2- 2.5 miles in length with a very slight (short) elevation climb make this trail a fun hike. Elevation: 200-300 feet Distance: miles |
Bike: No Dog: No Equestrian: Yes Backpacking: Yes |
children: enjoy going to Deer Hollow Farm. There are toilets and a picnic area at the farm. The trail after the pond is not recommended for strollers. Bicycles: Not allowed beyond the tennis courts. Horses: Not recommended for this hike. Try trails leaving from south parking staging area. Picnic tables: Available in the historic open-air barn at the north end of the Farm. |
| Crystal Springs Trail System Sawyer Camp Trail Burlingame, Ca - foothills |
Difficulty Level 3- This is a very easy hike. Elevation: 300-300 feet Distance: 7 miles |
Bike: Yes Dog: No Equestrian: No Backpacking: No |
Children This is an excellent walk to take with a stroller. The trail is paved. |