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A trail along Arastradero Creek that climbs to Foothills Park.


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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Doubletrack

755' 230 m

High

366' 112 m

Low

388' 118 m

Up

1' 0 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

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The preserve is open from 8am to sunset throughout the year. Hours are posted at the parking lot and can be found online cityofpaloalto.org/civicax/…

Description

Ride roughly .65 miles from the parking lot along the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail to Arastradero Lake. Just past the lake, the Arastradero Creek Trail cuts off to the left and passes a utility station that sits on the right hand side of the trail. The trail is about 8-10 foot wide and made of gravel for the majority of its length, providing a great surface for hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. On the left side of the trail, the Arastradero Creek follows the trail for almost its entire length, although it is down in a gully. On the right side of the trail, the hills rise above the trail offering views of wildflowers that bloom in the spring.

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Kristen Arendt

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Arastradero Lone Oak. Night ride.
Oct 12, 2016 near Los Alt…, CA
Wide open trail by a small lake. On Arastradero
Oct 27, 2014 near Ladera, CA
The trail winds up the hill after passing the Arastradero Lake.
Apr 11, 2016 near Los Alt…, CA

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Mar 30, 2018
Julie Fuller
Hard Pack and thick pea gravel in spots. Nice fire road with access to other side trails.
Sep 25, 2017
Scott Irwin
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