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Arastradero Preserve Vista Point
4.7 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Running trail in Palo Alto, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Arastradero Preserve Vista Point yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Kid-friendly hiking area with a public restroom.
What runners say about Arastradero Preserve Vista Point
“Not technical, but great views, some steep uphills, very doable for beginners.”
“Great walking, running, biking place in Palo Alto.”
An open preserve with amazing views, and green pastures during the winter. try and go there when the skies are clear and you can see the Oakland bridge and most of the bay from up here. Friendly for dog walkers, mountain bikers and short strolls.
Great spot to bring your dog on a hike! They have a doggie water fountain and restrooms by the parking lot. This is on-leash only to avoid any incidents with frequent horseback riders passing by.
If you go out the back side of the parking lot instead of towards the bathrooms, you can cross arastradro to the main part of the preserve. Via this entrance there is more shade and narrower steeper paths, although also more evidence of horse traffic...
Gorgeous! Was tough to find parking near the trailhead (no parking) but was able to pull my car over and walk around without my car getting towed or anything. I would recommend bringing a picnic blanket and some snacks and enjoying the beautiful view!
Trail conditions & character
“Was tough to find parking near the trailhead (no parking) but was able to pull my car over and walk around without my car getting towed or anything.”
“Not technical, but great views, some steep uphills, very doable for beginners.”
“If you go out the back side of the parking lot instead of towards the bathrooms, you can cross arastradro to the main part of the preserve.”
“Not technical, but great views, some steep uphills, very doable for beginners.”
“Friendly for dog walkers, mountain bikers and short strolls.”
“They have a doggie water fountain and restrooms by the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Arastradero Preserve Vista Point
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(650) 329-2423
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