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 loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Rhus Ridge and Chamise Trail is a point-to-point 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 Mountain Trail, then continue on Black Mountain Trail to reach the summit. One way to the summit is alm...

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.

Kite Hill is nothing more than what the name describes. A simple ascent less than 100 feet in elevation. But that 100 feet is all you need to feel like you discovered a little escape from the buzz below.To get there, you can park directly at the base of Kite Hill along Peter Coutts Rd and simply follow the trail to the top. If you are interested in making more of a walk out of it, there are tra...

If you live in the Palo Alto area and are looking for a place to hike or run, The Dish is a close, and great way to get that exercise. Located right on the corner of Stanford Ave and Junipero Serra, you'll see that small gated entrance right when you drive on by. As far as parking goes, you're left with finding parking along Stanford Avenue or the elementary school lot further down the street. ...