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Los Gatos Creek Trail, St. Elizabeth Dr Entrance
4.2 ★★★★☆ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in San Jose, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Los Gatos Creek Trail, St. Elizabeth Dr Entrance'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.
Paved and scenic trail alongside a creek popular for hiking, biking and dog-walking.
What runners say about Los Gatos Creek Trail, St. Elizabeth Dr Entrance
“I love the trails to ride bike on or just sit and take in the beautiful scape of creek, trees and nature complete with wildlife.”
Great trail. I am out there M-F cleaning up the creek volunteer w/ Downtown Streets Team
The Los Gatos Creek Trail is brilliant. It's a great escape without actually escaping anywhere. It feels secluded for much of the trail. I take my dog down to the creek everyday. It really is the highlight of this area. There stores and strip malls everywhere in every city, but finding a nice trail like this is a gem.
The trail is so fun!!!! You can see wildlife there!!🦋🐛🕷🐄🐂🐎🐜🐝🐞🦆🐥🦅🐶🐱🐰🐸🐷🐮🥰
I love the trails to ride bike on or just sit and take in the beautiful scape of creek, trees and nature complete with wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“I love the trails to ride bike on or just sit and take in the beautiful scape of creek, trees and nature complete with wildlife.”
Plan your run at Los Gatos Creek Trail, St. Elizabeth Dr Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelosgatosca.gov
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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