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Los Gatos Creek Trailhead (Pruneyard)

3.6 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Campbell, California · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Los Gatos Creek Trailhead (Pruneyard) yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Trailhead (Pruneyard)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

If you're heading toward Los Gatos, the hill right before the Campbell Inn is a bit rough. Otherwise, fine enough ride on a Sunday afternoon. Plenty of other walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Expect to feel a bit slow and out of shape if you're aiming more for leisurely than personal record though.

★★★★☆ — J , Apr 2026

Good trail that follows Los Gatos Creek and goes from Meridian Rd in San Jose to Lexington Reservoir. It's a good alternative to taking city streets as a commute option and a fair amount of access points for major roads and parks within San Jose, Campbell, and Los Gatos.

★★★★☆ — Erwin , Feb 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Plan your run at Los Gatos Creek Trailhead (Pruneyard)

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Los Gatos Creek Trailhead (Pruneyard)

Pruneyard, Campbell, CA 95008

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

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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.