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Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 157 Google reviews · Running trail in Cupertino, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 25 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rancho San Antonio 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.
Nature preserve with hiking trails, a farm, and picnic tables, plus deer, turkeys, and other wildlife.
What runners say about Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
“The trails are super well-maintained and range from easy walks to more challenging hikes, so there’s something for everyone.”
“This is an ideal place for a family to spend a weekend afternoon hiking, picnicking, and just have fun enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery!”
“The park is full of greenery, open meadows, and shaded forest paths — it’s hard to believe it’s so close to the city.”
“Deer sightings are common, and the sounds of birds make it even more peaceful.”
“The trails are super well-maintained and range from easy walks to more challenging hikes, so there’s something for everyone.”
Just awesome - especially for getting a hike in over the weekend. It’s close enough and just off the 280 so getting there is a breeze. Parking can be a challenge if you’re late - in the summer that’s anytime after 7 am.
One of my favorite parks to go for a hike or running. There is some for everyone at every age group. There are good bathroom that are reasonably clean. There is a picnic tables in couple of spots along the trail. The kids favorite part is the animal farm after a little walk.
This place is a paradise for hikers. With numerous trails, some going as high as 2000 ft above sea level it provides challenges to hikers young and old alike! It also has a few bike paths that accommodate both mechanical and electric bikes.
Lots of great trails to pick from in this park and it's free to visit. Maps are available at the trailhead in Parking Lot 1. All the trails are well maintained and clearly signed. Lower trails tend to be hotter and exposed. Most of the trails in the hills have plenty of shade.
Trail conditions & character
“A great place to hike with ample free parking and multiple trails for various difficulty levels.”
“This is an ideal place for a family to spend a weekend afternoon hiking, picnicking, and just have fun enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery!”
“Remark dogs are not welcome, because it has protected wildlife.”
“The trails are hilly after passing the farm and offers possibilities to make various lengths of hikes from 2 to 10+ miles.”
“The park is full of greenery, open meadows, and shaded forest paths — it’s hard to believe it’s so close to the city.”
“Deer sightings are common, and the sounds of birds make it even more peaceful.”
“It’s about 4-5 miles, so depending on how fast you walk and stop it can take 1.”
Plan your run at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
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