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Friends of Stevens Creek Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Cupertino, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
0.3 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Friends of Stevens Creek Trail'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.

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Mixed0.3 miTrailhead parking

What runners say about Friends of Stevens Creek Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (7 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The trail is undeniably a hidden gem nestled away in the heart of Cupertino. I didn't anticipate much before I actually went there. My brother decided to take me there along with his family on a weekend afternoon. The walk was incredibly pleasant.

★★★★★ — Tracy , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Friends of Stevens Creek Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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 — reported by runners
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitestevenscreektrail.org
  • Phone(408) 255-5780
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Friends of Stevens Creek Trail

22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

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Running trails near Cupertino

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

McClellan Ranch Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews

Cupertino, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Former horse ranch from the 1930s featuring a nature museum, community garden & historic buildings.

under a mile away

Stevens Creek County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,367 reviews

Cupertino, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Miles of multi-use trails, shaded picnic areas & a large reservoir for fishing & boating.

under a mile away

Hidden Gulch

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Cupertino, CA

under a mile away

Stevens Canyon Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Cupertino, CA

Scenic

under a mile away

Stevens Creek Reservoir

4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews

Cupertino, CA

Scenic

Tranquil, tree-covered reservoir, plus trails and picnic areas, for hiking and family outings.

1.3 miles away

Fremont Older Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Cupertino, CA

2.5 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Roadside parking is available for this hiking area leading to Freemont Open Space trails.

1.4 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.