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Foothills Open Space Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Altos, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Foothills Open Space Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.
Nature preserve with 212-acres of wooded ridges & ravines & an uphill trail leading to bay vistas.
What runners say about Foothills Open Space Preserve
“Beautiful countryside and views of the bay area, have to be careful the poison oak”
My weekend hiking area. Love this place. I would recommend to hike this place. This is often known as PG&E hiking trail 😊
There is only one short trail, with very little parking, but the view is pretty.
The beautiful side of California that we imagine and see on TV. Escape the traffic and noise and go on a walk here. It’s good for your soul.
Great trails in this preserve. After a rainy day, the trees were lush green. It costs $6 per vehicle.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful countryside and views of the bay area, have to be careful the poison oak”
“There is only one short trail, with very little parking, but the view is pretty.”
Plan your run at Foothills Open Space Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance0.3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteopenspace.org
- Phone(650) 949-1848
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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