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Stevens Canyon Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Cupertino, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
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.
What runners say about Stevens Canyon Trail
“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.
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!
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.
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 ...
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail (5-6 miles around) Tip: come early morning as there could be less parking available.”
“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.”
“) 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.”
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
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