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Santa Teresa County Park, Stile Ranch Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in San Jose, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Santa Teresa County Park, Stile Ranch Entrance'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 Santa Teresa County Park, Stile Ranch Entrance
“Beautiful but mostly exposed walking loop with great views of the rolling hills and urban village to the north.”
As others have noted, this is a hotspot for wildflowers, especially right now (late April 2023). The Stile Ranch Trail loop, with Fortini Trail for the return. is an excellent 3 mile introduction to the park.
Hiking trail with a nice bloom of flowers right now (early April 2025). Only one side had most of the flowers. The trail itself is pretty rocky so if you’re unsteady it might be tough and best to bring a walking stick. Not much cover or shade, so it gets hot. Probably took about 1.
Beautiful California poppy orange flowers! There is a loop trail, you can finish approx. 1 hour. Note: This trail is popular and hard to find a parking.
Nice trail with a lot of hills and wildlife, watch where you step it is snake central
Trail conditions & character
“But the variety of wildflowers is just terrific, and there are also some very pleasant views of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and Eastern foothills in the other direction.”
“Gravel parking (free) for maybe 10 cars, an information board and a trailhead.”
“The trails aren't muddy now, and the grass is starting to turn brown, so it's a good idea to get there soon if you want lots of green - and running water in the creeks.”
“Beautiful but mostly exposed walking loop with great views of the rolling hills and urban village to the north.”
“All trails have elevation and are multi use (despite what some hysterics may shout) Very exposed and hot in summer so bring water whatever your activity.”
Plan your run at Santa Teresa County Park, Stile Ranch Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.sccgov.org
- Phone+1 408-225-0225
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