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Permanente Creek Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 216 Google reviews · Running trail in Mountain View, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Permanente 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.
This scenic multi-use trail connects residential areas with businesses & recreational facilities.
What runners say about Permanente Creek Trail
Being here could be your biggest expression of gratitude for today. If you are not feeling very grateful at the moment, because circumstances have got you confused, then the next time you come to this place and you are walking along the beautiful path, and you are looking at the reflection of the trees in the water,…
Trail is fine but my experience was not so fine. While looking for a geocache I slipped on the embankment and landed flat on my back. Ouch.
Very nice trail that is strictly pedestrian. Can get a very nice view of highway 101 from over it since the trail covers the bridge.
Shoreline At Mountain View is a 750-acre wildlife and recreation area open for members of the public to explore and enjoy. The Shoreline Division of the City of Mountain View Community Services Department is responsible for operation, protection and enhancement of environmental areas within Shoreline, as well as…
Trail conditions & character
“Shoreline At Mountain View is a 750-acre wildlife and recreation area open for members of the public to explore and enjoy.”
Plan your run at Permanente Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 | 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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