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Los Gatos Creek Trail - Vasona Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Gatos, California · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Los Gatos Creek Trail - Vasona 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.

What runners say about Los Gatos Creek Trail - Vasona Park

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.

A wonderful place for a saunter around the reservoir. Lots of water foul, a playground and a small train for kids. They have a great holiday lights show! Well worth the trip if you want a bit of time in nature. It's along a bike trail that extends miles in both directions. Great for biking!

★★★★★ — Reza , Dec 2022

Dog-friendly. Lots of friendly joggers and casual walkers. As of August 2022, some areas are blocked for construction - May be a good idea to check out the details before heading out. There are restrooms available, as well as drinking water. There is a $6 fee.

★★★★☆ — Sudarshana , Aug 2022

The walk with my son was great then about half way he asked me “Hey dad, if this is fresh water there could be fish in that creek, right” “great thought” I said to my son, so the next time we came we brought fishing supplies and caught 3 fish

★★★★☆ — Gursel , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

Plan your run at Los Gatos Creek Trail - Vasona Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Los Gatos Creek Trail - Vasona Park

Vasona Park Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

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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.