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Stevens Creek Reservoir
4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 Google reviews · Running trail in Cupertino, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Stevens Creek Reservoir'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.
Tranquil, tree-covered reservoir, plus trails and picnic areas, for hiking and family outings.
What runners say about Stevens Creek Reservoir
“Didn't get a chance to do some hiking behind the reservoir but it was such a stunning view that I had to pull over and take a quick peek.”
“The lake is quiet, though there is some very slight noise from a nearby shooting range, however the lake is quiet and nice without noise from motorized boats.”
Not widely trafficked, good amount of shade, wide trail. Went hunting as a solo woman and felt safe. I say a snake though, very scary.
Stevens Creek Reservoir is a beautiful place. When the reservoir has enough water you can take your canoes and kayak in the reservoir. Ample parking available in the big parking lot. You can even get down to the water and relax near the same in the banks.
Very beautiful reservoir. One can go kayaking or boating here. There are hiking trails surrounding this reservoir and walking path around the reservoir too. It is calm, covered with trees and very serene.
Awesome place to hike, there are some easy trails that just go in a loop reservoir-level, but my wife and I chose a trail that went up into the hills a little bit (we went out-and-back for about 7mi). Plenty of parking. Pretty busy trails on the weekend!
Trail conditions & character
“Didn't get a chance to do some hiking behind the reservoir but it was such a stunning view that I had to pull over and take a quick peek.”
“The lake is quiet, though there is some very slight noise from a nearby shooting range, however the lake is quiet and nice without noise from motorized boats.”
“A very basic launch ramp, close to the parking lot.”
“Unfortunately the water level in the reservoir has dropped drastically in last couple of years and one can now see the bottom of the reservoir.”
Plan your run at Stevens Creek Reservoir
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–7:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–7:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–7:15 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–7:15 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–7:15 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–7:15 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–7:15 PM |
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