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Hidden Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 646 Google reviews · Running trail in Milpitas, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Hidden Lake Park'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.
Picturesque destination with a relaxing vibe featuring a lake with ducks & turtles.
What runners say about Hidden Lake Park
“The park is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and the little lake with ducks is just so calming to watch.”
“I’ve been going there for years, and it’s always so peaceful and relaxing.”
Hidden Lake Park in Milpitas is such a nice spot! I’ve been going there for years, and it’s always so peaceful and relaxing. The park is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and the little lake with ducks is just so calming to watch. It’s a great place to take a walk, hang out with family, or just enjoy some fresh air.
This is near a residential area. It's a simple walking paved road. There are a lot of people on bicycles, walking or jogging as well. You can step down to go closer to the fountain area. Good for breeze walking. No shades and it can get really sunny so having a hat and your water bottle handy will be greatly helpful.
Nice trail for walking, biking or skating. Ample parking spaces. Picnic benches near the lake. Great for walks or even enjoying the day watching nature. Lots of birds.
It’s a small lake with a 0.4 mile trail around it. It lake has more than a 100 ducks. It’s a nice place to stroll around with kids. The trail is very narrow allowing 2 people to pass by comfortably. It’s a scenic stroll with ducks and a little fountain in the lake. In the evening around 5.
Trail conditions & character
“The park is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and the little lake with ducks is just so calming to watch.”
“I’ve been going there for years, and it’s always so peaceful and relaxing.”
“Great views, walking loop and pleasant environment.”
Plan your run at Hidden Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitemilpitas.gov
- Phone(408) 586-3210
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