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1. Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
· 685 reviews
Mt Umunhum Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
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2. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - Santa Cruz County
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· 1199 reviews
Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
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Kalani Granados: Awesome place to get away from the noisy city. The trails, in my opinion, were pretty easy. It was nice to see a stream and the redwoods.
Anatoly Ivanov: It is a forest, so hikes are especially nice in summer. Lots of shade, with an occasional view of surrounding hills up to the ocean.
Olivier Cali: Great hikes with redwood trees, rivers, and waterfalls. Beware of the hungry mosquitoes.
Lisa Bail: A real under the radar gem of a state park. Located near Aptos, it was donated to the state by the family if Nisene Marks to save it from further logging and future development. It's mostly second growth forest, after being logged in the 19th and early 20th century, but still has impressive stands of redwoods, well marked and maintained trails and a lovely creek flowing through it. Car parking fee is $8 for day use, cash and cards accepted. We were there on a Monday and there was lots of parking available. Not sure how crowded it might get on a nice summer weekend or holiday.Restrooms: Restrooms at the first parking area were clean and well stocked.Picnic area: Picnic tables are conveniently located.
Fermin Díaz Hidalgo: Thank you nisin
Paulina Corona: Very gorgeous Forrest. There was even a phone booth in the middle of it. Definitely reminded me of the movie the road to shmamitha.
Be a Light: Great place for a family hike
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3. Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
· 708 reviews
Los Gatos, CA 95033
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4. Soquel Demonstration State Forest - Santa Cruz County
· 236 reviews
29400 Highland Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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5. Santa Teresa County Park
· 1584 reviews
Bernal Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
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Kelly L. Ferrante RN: It was a great location for our family to gather and enough room to set up outdoor games. There wasn't a lot to look at but the park is well maintained.Picnic area: Large covered areas, significant amount of shade.
VINODHINI RAJASEKHAR: Beautiful night
Ronald Schexnayder: Beautiful park and trails. Make plans to visit soon.
Ali Ebadat: Beautiful park.Restrooms: Clean restroomsPicnic area: There is plenty of picnic area beside the big one that needs reservation
Daniel Truckses: just found keys incl hobda car keys here
Lakshmi Krishna: Beautiful view and a peaceful place for relaxing. Many breathtaking trails .Great place for hikers. It’s a must visit place.Nature at its best.
Earth on Fire: Picnic area: Variety of picnic areas. Family friendly.
Carol Lau: Vibrant and alive grasslands. Soothing my eyes and soul. Easy trials. Too early for wildflowers blooming. Will definitely go back soon.
Deepa Murthy: Beautiful place to hike. The view fromThe top is just stunning. You can see the city views from the top. Ample parking space and hike is moderately easy.
Ronil Sawant (Californiaaa_baybae): Coyote Peak and Ridge Trail Loop -3.8 miles and 1 hr 50 mins to completeModerately challengingProbably the Best park in San Jose since there are Lots of different trails & many different ways to choose from. The trails are clearly marked, but they can get a bit muddy after rains. Benches are scattered around the scenic spots.The best time to visit is in April. Since the trail is completely exposed, April is not that hot. Also you can see a lot of wild flowers, even Poppy.Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.Kids friendly hikeRestrooms: Few restroomsDog-friendliness: Allowed on leashPicnic area: Many benches
Bob: Good jogging/hiking trails. Been my park for over 50 years. Looking SW, the low grassy hills are RanchoSan Vicente/Calaro.The woody hills behind that is Almaden QuickSilver Park
Ruben Salazar: Great trails, short and long not many trees but usually mild weather, watch for mountain lions, rare but they're around. Love this park!
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6. Joseph D. Grant County Park
· 1036 reviews
18405 Mt Hamilton Rd, Mt Hamilton, CA 95140
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Orlando V. Perrotta: site where disgusting. They had not been change or emptied since April 2024 and it is now June. They where so full that waste was already almost to the top of the toilets. The permanent bathrooms away from our site were pretty decent and nice but, you would have to drive there if you really needed to go.
naga sar: Great for hiking but scary to drive up there.Playground: Lots of trails for hiking.Restrooms: Restrooms very clean 👌.Dog-friendliness: Yes dogs 🐕 welcome.Picnic area: Many picnic places.
Qingli Ma: Great place for hiking and camping!There is no T-Mobile signal, butt there is free WiFi at the entrance of the park.
devika apte: Weird elevation, had a bit of motion sickness
Becky Roberts: Dog-friendliness: Lots of dogs and their owners and lots of space. The only not dog-friendly thing is the long grass/foxtails.
Benedict Pedro: Outstanding park for hiking, off-road biking, camping, and picnicking. Rangers have been friendly, and the trails are well marked and maintained.2024 update: The trail intersections now have numbers that correspond to what shows up on the map. Huge improvement!
L MG: One of the most beautiful parks in the Bay Area, excellent trails and great encounters with wild life. Especially now after the rains, all wildflowers are going to make the park even more special.
Matty B: Your first real good look at Mt. Hamilton. If you walk over to Quimby Road, you can get a really nice view.
Lois Truelove: Wonderful place for hiking and wildlife watching.Got to see deer and rabbit in the morning.All kinds of birds.Restrooms: They have showers that you don't have to feed quartersDog-friendliness: Keep on leash
Tyler Parris: Great hike I took on a Saturday morning! Beautiful views of Mt Hamilton & some gorgeous lakes with wildlife all around.
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7. Calero County Park
· 647 reviews
23205 McKean Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
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Paul: Test drove this boat 32 years ago on calero reservoir I finished our story with it last weekend gave it to my son now he's going to start his new adventure with it clearo reservoir is awesome place to go spend the day..
Mi Nu: Very nice, beautiful view 💖
Rob Garneau: . Best in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming. Hikes can be challenging with fairly steep climbs.
lynsey Hudson: Beautiful lake. The rangers are always there to help you out of you need it. Lots of wild life
Natalie D. Wang: Nice view around the reservoir and so fresh
Mas S: Beautiful county park. Little lake, rolling hills, cattle, mountain biking...many ways to enjoy the park.
Dipak Modi: Numerous accessible trails wind through this park, offering breathtaking views of the Calero reservoir. The trails can get muddy during rainfall. There are prime spots for birdwatching and picturesque views of the reservoir, along with a handful of scenic picnic spots near the ponds.
Anastasiia Balyberdina: .Before visiting make sure the trails are open - during our visit most of the trail close to the reservoir was closed. The rest of it was quite muddy due to the recent rains. The hill trails were fine though.Restrooms: There were porta pottys at the trail head, didn’t see any on the trails.
Yi Lin: , I discovered an exceptional trail system that truly wowed me. The breathtaking views and diverse options available are particularly striking in the spring, when the hills are awash with vibrant green hues and clouds drift lazily across the azure sky. Initially, my plan was to tackle a 10-mile loop, but when the final third of the trail was unexpectedly closed, I ended up diverting an additional 3 miles along the reservoir. This unplanned detour was far from disappointing—the views were spectacular. The verdant landscape was the highlight for me, enhanced by the trail's excellent maintenance. A word of caution for summer hikers: the hilltop sections can be quite exposed to the sun, so it's wise to carry plenty of water or start early in the day. Overall, this trail ranges from easy to moderate difficulty, depending on which paths you choose to combine. Springtime, in my experience, is the optimal season for exploration.
Donald Jenkins: First time there. Did not explore park, but still had great view of Mt. Hamilton.
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8. Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
· 2484 reviews
Sierra Rd, San Jose, CA 95127
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DH Paul Chung: Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No
Sri Kanaka Durga Sailaja Kadali: Beautiful place to see the sunset and city viewVisited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …
Haewon Park: SuperbVisited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …
Akhil N: Beautiful and an easy trail. Looked absolutely stunning during sunset.Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait …
Ro son: Visited on Weekend
Sreeja Chimbili: Visited on Weekday Wait time Up to 10 min
Mrimon Guha: Amazing location for viewing the sunset. The colors are spectacular and so beautiful. We could see the moon as well as it was getting dark. The sight of the moon rising and the sun setting down was one for the books. Loved it, I would recommend it to everyone who loves sunset.Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …
leena andrade: It's a beautiful trail plus the drive to the place is equally beautiful ❤️Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …
ICT Jacko Wu 吳富源 R&D: It’s a great place to enjoy the scenery and night views of the Bay Area, and you can go hiking.Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No …
Mec Cotton: Best open public area. Careful there are a lot of rattle snake don’t bring kids elderly or petsVisited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Not sure …
Pooja Rayjada: Went there at nightVisited on Weekday Wait time Up to 10 min …
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9. Almaden Quicksilver County Park
· 1863 reviews
21785 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
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Fatemeh Ramezani: Wonderful hiking trail for socializing and doing activity in the nature. Highly recommended.
Orly Liba: Awesome steep trails, great views of the bay and Mt. Um.No restrooms or water anywhere. Beware of poison oak and snakes.
J Bri: permanently closed to bikes - including the Senador Mine trail & Webb Canyon entrances
leslie landauer: This is an amazing county park in back of a neighborhood! Lots of parking and many trails to choose from. Lots of up hill but trails are well marked and in good condition. Good variety of vegetation and picnic tables along the route. Some sunny areas as well as shaded areas so bring sunscreen and lots of water.
Dude: In A Nutshell:-Almaden Quicksilver County Park is a nice gem, deep in the foothills of Silicon Valley.-This is Pat Tillman country too.-If you want a wide variety of paths to choose from, this place will fulfill your needs.-Not only do you get options, but you also get a varied scenery of rolling hills & foliage.-There are couple trees here where miners were hung.Overall, be wary of mountain lions as they do roam around since it's their home, not ours.
Rima Mehta: Dog-friendliness: Very suitable for dogs!
Todd Fitzwater: Great trail network. Very Hilly. Lots of up and down. Pretty views. Old mining spots. Old towns. Old cemetery. Pretty cool. Muddy in the rain.
Vesper Aeon: Was listening to AKFJC when I heard about this park, so I decided to go check it out. It is pretty damn big, and the hills are pretty Steve, so make sure you bring a canteen full of water.
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10. St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve
· 411 reviews
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Chetan Pangam: One of favorite hike. Absolutely enjoy this hike whether group hike or solo hike. I believe it is very much doable for everyone. The elevation is around 900ft so not so tiring.You can see mountain bikers and people with pets on your way. It gets little bit muddy after rain.The good part is you start the hike from downtown Los Gatos. So when you finish the hike, you can have nice coffee or brunch.
Deb Edwards: Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No
Iwin Molins: I love nature. Best place to hike and easy to follow the routes.Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Price for adult entry Free …
Gabriel Faber: The traffic noise is a bit annoying, but the surroundings are absolutely magnificentVisited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No Price for adult entry Free …
annmia shop: We hiked the trail and took a look highway 17. It’s so nice 👍
Kelly L: Lively hike with lots of dog walkers and a few mountain bikers. Plenty of room for everyone. The path meanders around a hillside and has enough incline to qualify as excercise. Lots of wildflowers. Across the bridge, it connects and continues on the creek trail.Wait time 30–60 min Reservation recommended No Price for adult entry Free …
Stephen Dunn: Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No Price for adult entry Free
Shannon Sheppard: Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No Price for adult entry Free
Olli: we do it quite often with kids and dogs. Sometimes I run it💪
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11. Old Growth Redwoods in Bear Creek
· 29 reviews
Alma Trl, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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