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Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,146 Google reviews · Running trail in Cupertino, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Fremont Older 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.
Scenic spread on 739 acres with rolling views & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
What runners say about Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
“I really appreciated this hike, with one way signage for social distance offers scenic views , animal sightings and wide trails with inclines.”
“Perfect place for running training, with ups and downs, lots of bikers here, cute dogs walking with their smiley faces.”
“Trails don't have a lot of shade, so go equipped with hats and sunscreen if you are hiking mid day.”
Really enjoyed the hike! Good mix of shaded and sunny path. Would recommend getting there in the morning when the sun is high above and warms up the area. Saw some wild deers and lots of birds. Definitely going back 😊
Quite a few trails are there along the folds of the mountain, part easy partly somewhat steep. We did the Hunter's Point Ans Seven Springs. The trail for the second one was very slushy and slippery, maybe due to rains earlier.
Great place to hike in the winter/ spring! Nice sunny day that doesn't feel to hot yet. Decent shade taking the seven springs loop. Easier to find street parking than parking in the parking lot. Make sure to take the dirt road from the parking lot instead of the paved road. The views are amazing.
I used to hike here when I was young and it is just as lovely. Yhe wild horses no longer roam the hills and a disappointing difference is that there are now enormous mansions built on the edges of the preserve that can ruin the view. The parking lot used to always be empty and it apparently is now always full.
Trail conditions & character
“Yhe wild horses no longer roam the hills and a disappointing difference is that there are now enormous mansions built on the edges of the preserve that can ruin the view.”
“Not sure if there are multiple parking lots or entrance as where I came in was a rather small parking area next to a golf course.”
“Yhe wild horses no longer roam the hills and a disappointing difference is that there are now enormous mansions built on the edges of the preserve that can ruin the view.”
“Trails don't have a lot of shade, so go equipped with hats and sunscreen if you are hiking mid day.”
“Parking can be a problem but nonetheless, the hike is easy, a loop take about an hour, great for weekday morning hike.”
“Perfect place for running training, with ups and downs, lots of bikers here, cute dogs walking with their smiley faces.”
Plan your run at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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) 691-1200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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