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Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,535 Google reviews · Running trail in Cupertino, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 25 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve'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.
Rural nature preserve with 25 miles of hiking trails, plus a working farm & a model plane launch.
What runners say about Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve
“Trail conditions are well-maintained gravel or dirt, clearly marked, and shade-filled—perfect for hot weather hikes .”
“Exceptional loop hiking with oodles of trails to pick spontaneously without getting lost and beautiful views along the way.”
“Great trails for hiking and running - nicely maintained crushed rock and dirt.”
“Trail conditions are well-maintained gravel or dirt, clearly marked, and shade-filled—perfect for hot weather hikes .”
“If there were mile marker signs on some of the longer trails (like StephenAbbott), I would definitely give them a five.”
Rancho San Antonio is a hidden gem. I took the Meadow Trail loop down to the farm and back, and it was such a rewarding hike. The whole loop took me about an hour, which made it perfect for a short but scenic outing.
I found Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve. Now, I'll get more details about the park to write a review. Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve is a fantastic destination for outdoor activities.
Rancho San Antonio is the Bay Area’s go-to preserve for reliable, diverse hiking and family-friendly outdoor time. The Deer Hollow Farm Loop and Meadow Trail are popular, flat circuits ideal for families.
Amazing hiking trail. There is a nice farm where you can see all kinda of farm animals. I saw a coyote pack and many deer. Wonderful day here. Parking could be challenging. Better come earlier in the morning like 8am.
Trail conditions & character
“Overall a great place to go hiking with splendid views, and many different trails that take you through different types of scenery.”
“The only downside is parking could be challenging, so we always check traffic on Google Maps in advance before coming.”
“Trails vary from very easy (flat, sometimes paved) to challenging (steep and long, even connecting to other open space preserves), so something for everybody.”
“Exceptional loop hiking with oodles of trails to pick spontaneously without getting lost and beautiful views along the way.”
“It's very accessible, even with a stroller, and it's definitely a kid-friendly place, which made our visit really enjoyable.”
“Trails are easy to follow, and there’s plenty of space for dogs and kids to enjoy.”
“Trails vary from very easy (flat, sometimes paved) to challenging (steep and long, even connecting to other open space preserves), so something for everybody.”
“Trail conditions are well-maintained gravel or dirt, clearly marked, and shade-filled—perfect for hot weather hikes .”
“Amenities include bathrooms and water fountains at several spots (though some users say more would be nice) .”
“* Well-maintained trails: Over 25 miles of trails are well-maintained and cater to a range of activities.”
“Amenities include bathrooms and water fountains at several spots (though some users say more would be nice) .”
Plan your run at Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance25 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteopenspace.org
- Phone(650) 691-1200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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