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Stevens Canyon Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Cupertino, California · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Stevens Canyon Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Stevens Canyon Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Beautiful trail (5-6 miles around) Tip: come early morning as there could be less parking available.”

Beautiful trail (5-6 miles around) Tip: come early morning as there could be less parking available. Tip: carry backpack with water, speakers if you like music, food and snacks for lakeside time. Good uphill and downhill combination for increasing heartbeat and workout with fun. You will enjoy lovely landscape.

★★★★★ — Swati , Mar 2021

This is a nice beginner-intermediate hike in the South Bay Area. It has some panoramic views and nice water views along the way. It’s relatively easy with some mild inclines. A handful of places for quick breaks as well. Saw lots of lizards, butterflies, quails and wildflowers!

★★★★☆ — Stefanie , May 2025

This is a great, easy to moderate hike with a great view of a creek and a lake. I started off my hike from the first parking lot and made my way all the way to the end of the lake. There were only 2 sharp incline hills that I encountered.

★★★★★ — German , Jul 2025

it was nice hike. took us 2-3 hours. we only did `stevens creek tony look trail` (out and back). tip: do it during the shady times, you might not like it as much, during sunny weather. there is little parking at the trailhead (4-5 cars ...

★★★★☆ — Amit , Sep 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 16 mentions

“Beautiful trail (5-6 miles around) Tip: come early morning as there could be less parking available.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“I started off my hike from the first parking lot and made my way all the way to the end of the lake.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 7 mentions

“There were only 2 sharp incline hills that I encountered.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“) otherwise, you have to park nearby wherever there is roadside space restrooms is only at a picnic spot, so ensure you are ready to hike without its availability.”

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Plan your run at Stevens Canyon Trail

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners

Where to find Stevens Canyon Trail

13492 Stevens Canyon Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014

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Running trails near Cupertino

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Stevens Creek County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,367 reviews

Cupertino, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Miles of multi-use trails, shaded picnic areas & a large reservoir for fishing & boating.

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Hidden Gulch

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

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Stevens Creek Reservoir

4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews

Cupertino, CA

Scenic

Tranquil, tree-covered reservoir, plus trails and picnic areas, for hiking and family outings.

under a mile away

Tony Look trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Cupertino, CA

under a mile away

Friends of Stevens Creek Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

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0.3 miMixed

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McClellan Ranch Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews

Cupertino, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Former horse ranch from the 1930s featuring a nature museum, community garden & historic buildings.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.