The Best Hiking in Los Altos

Bol Park Bike Path is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Stanford, California.

Rhus Ridge and Chamise Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Rhus Ridge and Chamise Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Rhus Ridge Trail is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Just outside of Los Altos is a very long ridge of mountains, one of which is Black Mountain.  This is a very dry hike, with no tree canopy, so it can get very hot! Be aware that this can make the hike feel a lot more difficult with the sun beating down on you. Follow Rhus Ridge Trail to Black Mou...

Rhus Ridge to Mary Davey and Chamise Loop Trail is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Sylvan Park Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Mountain View, California.

Meadowlark and Ohlone Trails Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Palo Alto, California.

Getting 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...

Arastradero 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.

Redtail Loop Trail Is a loop trail that takes you past scenic views located near Palo Alto, California

Redtail Loop Trail to Arastradero Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Palo Alto, California

Arastradero Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Palo Alto, California.

North Bayfront Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palo Alto, California.

Adobe Creek Trail To Shoreline Lake Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Palo Alto, California.

Disclaimer: 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...