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Shoreline Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,832 Google reviews · Running trail in Mountain View, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Shoreline Park'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.
Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum.
What runners say about Shoreline Park
“this is my new favorite park, and its really clean, as well as having beautiful terrain and great views!”
“The lake is beautiful and peaceful, great for walking around or trying activities like kayaking or paddle boating.”
“The lake is beautiful, especially at sunrise or sunset, and the trails are perfect for a walk, jog, or bike ride.”
“It’s mostly flat, so it’s easy for anyone, but just know there’s not much shade, especially in the open areas.”
“The lake is beautiful and peaceful, great for walking around or trying activities like kayaking or paddle boating.”
Beautiful and clean park with numerous water and outdoor activities for the family. You can rent paddle boats or kayaks by the hour as well as a half day rate. I often see couples on tandems bicycles. There is small park area with climbing devices for the kids.
Shoreline Park in Mountain View is a fantastic spot to enjoy nature and spend time outdoors. The lake is beautiful and peaceful, great for walking around or trying activities like kayaking or paddle boating.
Beautiful park at all times of day! this is my new favorite park, and its really clean, as well as having beautiful terrain and great views! really happy that i came here a couple times during the summer with family. 5/5 would recommend and would come here again!
WOW I Absolutely Love this Shoreline Park!!! Very Happy that We Finally had a chance to come checked this place out for the first time. Such a beautiful day!!! Lovely Sunshines!!! There are many indoor and outdoor activities here for all ages!
Trail conditions & character
“The views are pleasant, especially in the evenings, and there’s enough open space for picnics or casual outdoor activities.”
“It can be windy at times and parking is easier outside peak hours, but overall it’s a convenient and enjoyable spot to visit if you’re in the Mountain View area.”
“The restroom was the best part as I am 30 weeks pregnant and I had to use it very often lol.”
“It’s mostly flat, so it’s easy for anyone, but just know there’s not much shade, especially in the open areas.”
“The lake is beautiful and peaceful, great for walking around or trying activities like kayaking or paddle boating.”
“It’s mostly flat, so it’s easy for anyone, but just know there’s not much shade, especially in the open areas.”
Plan your run at Shoreline Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteshorelinelake.com
- Phone(650) 965-7474
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