It’s amazing how much great running there is so close to Stanford! I honestly cannot think of anywhere else where there is so many miles and so much variety in the trail running opportunities. In addition, the moderate marine climate here is almost perfect for running. Here is my list of favorite spots I have checked out so far. All of these places are within 25 minutes driving from my studio on the Stanford Campus, and most are under 15 minutes.
- Huddart Park: Gorgeous single-track trails in cool redwoods that are graded perfectly for pleasurable running
- Windy Hill OSP: The Razorback Ridge-Hamms Gulch Loop is one of the best and views from the top of Windy Hill are amazing!
- Los Altos Hills: Miles of cinder pathways in a nice setting of mini-ranches
- El Corte de Madera Creek OSP: Tons of trails in deep forest providing a wilderness feeling
- Wunderlich Park: Great trails with a super nice stretch along the Skyline Ridge to Huddart Park.
- Portola Valley Ranch: Great paths in oak and madrone forest
- Monte Bello OSP & Upper Stevens Creek Park: Great mix of fire roads and single track through meadows and forest.
- Skyline Ridge – Russian Ridge – Long Ridge: Great running through meadows and forest with spectacular vistas.
- Rancho San Antonio – Black Mountain: Fantastic trail running, especially beyond the popular trails in Rancho.
- Hidden Villa: Tucked away off Moody Road with some great trails connecting to Rancho San Anontio and Black Mountain.
- Arastradero Park: Open grasslands and spectacular views
- Phleger Estate: Access via Huddart Park with some nice, but steep trails
- Foothills Park: The Los Trancos trail is a fun loop
- Baylands Park: Totally flat along the salt marshes of the SF Bay
- Edgewood Park & Pulgas Ridge OSP: Grasslands and oak forest with some great trails
Leor Pantilat's Adventures
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