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San Tomas Aquino/ Saratoga Creek Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in San Jose, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from San Tomas Aquino/ Saratoga 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.
What runners say about San Tomas Aquino/ Saratoga Creek Trail
Great location for a trail. While not the best looking, this trail is in the middle of a well developed area, making a convenient place for a short walk.
nice walking and running trail with the creek on one side and a wall on the other side. there's usually never water in the creek though.
This is a pleasant trail that is relatively safe. It is situated close to the Saratoga Creek, following it's course.
The Murdoch park is huge with great picnic areas, tennis courts and even a solo tennis practice area. Right there is access to the San Tomas Aquino Saratoga trail which runs by Lawrence expressway.
Plan your run at San Tomas Aquino/ Saratoga Creek Trail
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.
- Websitesanjoseca.gov
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 |
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