The Best Hiking in Palo Alto
Looking for the best hiking in Palo Alto? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Palo Alto. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Palo Alto
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Palo Alto, California
Bol Park Bike Path
2.66 mi / 82 ft gainBol Park Bike Path is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Stanford, California.Read more -
Palo Alto, California
North Bayfront Loop Trail
5.3 mi / 125 ft gainNorth Bayfront Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palo Alto, California.Read more -
Palo Alto, California
Adobe Creek Trail
5.86 mi / 194 ft gainAdobe Creek Trail To Shoreline Lake Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Palo Alto, California.Read more -
3160 North Shoreline Boulevard, California
Shoreline Lake
7.46 mi / 174 ft gainShoreline Lake is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Mountain View, California.Read more -
Menlo Park, California
Bedwell Bayfront Park Trail
3.44 mi / 164 ft gainBedwell Bayfront Park Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Menlo Park, California.Read more -
Palo Alto, California
Redtail Loop Trail
1.2 mi / 131 ft gainRedtail Loop Trail Is a loop trail that takes you past scenic views located near Palo Alto, CaliforniaRead more -
Palo Alto, California
Redtail Loop Trail to Arastradero Creek Trail Loop
5.2 mi / 708 ft gainRedtail Loop Trail to Arastradero Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Palo Alto, CaliforniaRead more -
Palo Alto, California
Arastradero Lake Via Juan Batista de Anza and Wild Rye Trails
1.52 mi / 144 ft gainArastradero Lake Via Juan Batista de Anza and Wild Rye Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Palo Alto, California.Read more -
Palo Alto, California
Meadowlark and Ohlone Trails Loop
4.19 mi / 495 ft gainMeadowlark and Ohlone Trails Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Palo Alto, California.Read more -
Palo Alto, California
Arastradero Lake
1.4 mi / 115 ft gainArastradero Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Palo Alto, California.Read more -
Palo Alto, California
Hike the Arastradero Preserve Loop
3.04.5 mi / 600 ft gainGetting There: From Hwy 280, take the Page Mill Road exit and head West on Page Mill Road, away from Downtown Palo Alto (if you're taking 101, exit on Oregon Expressway). Then turn right on Arastradero Road. There will be a small sign indicating the dirt parking lot on the eastern side of the str...Read more -
Portola Valley, California
Woodland Star Trail to Meadowlark Trail Loop
2.63 mi / 322 ft gainWoodland Star Trail to Meadowlark Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Palo Alto, California.Read more -
Los Altos, California
Park Day at Foothills Park
1.7Disclaimer: Foothills Park requires proof of residence in Palo Alto or being accompanied by a resident of the city. Learn more here.Foothills Park is 2.7 miles west of 280 after exiting Page Mill. After exiting you take a short scenic drive up the hill and come to the park entrance on your right...Read more -
Redwood City, California
Stulsaft Park Loop
0.91 mi / 98 ft gainStulsaft Park Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Redwood City, California.Read more -
Mountain View, California
Sylvan Park Loop
0.41 mi / 33 ft gainSylvan Park Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Mountain View, California.Read more -
Portola Valley, California
Steep Hollow and Los Trancos Trail Loop
1.84 mi / 492 ft gainSteep Hollow and Los Trancos Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Los Altos Hills, California.Read more
