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Stevens Creek Trail - Yuba Drive Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Mountain View, California · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Stevens Creek Trail - Yuba Drive Trailhead'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.

PavedOpen 24hRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Stevens Creek Trail - Yuba Drive Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“It is scenic, well-maintained, and has helpful signs.”

Love the accessibility of this entrance to Stevens Creek Trail. My only downside is there isn't a whole lot of parking outside this particular entrance. Overall I love the beauty and escape from the city you get on the trail. Highly recommend!

★★★★☆ — Madi , Jan 2023

I’m rating the access point vs. the entire Steven’s Creek trail (that’s a 5 of 5). There’s some parking at the end of Yuba and more along the street. The entrance is well marked and paved. You can travel for miles heading north including joining up with the Bay Trail.

★★★★☆ — Jeff , Aug 2024

Nothing special about this particular trailhead, but the Stevens Creek Trail in general is wonderful. It is scenic, well-maintained, and has helpful signs.

★★★★☆ — Peter , Jan 2026

The Stevens Creek Trail has been a fantastic addition to the lives of so many people that employ and enjoy it as often as they can.

★★★★★ — Kenneth , Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

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.

🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“The entrance is well marked and paved.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Nothing special about this particular trailhead, but the Stevens Creek Trail in general is wonderful.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“No restroom or porta potty here.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Stevens Creek Trail - Yuba Drive Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, water — reported by runners

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Stevens Creek Trail - Yuba Drive Trailhead

715 Yuba Dr, Mountain View, CA 94041

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This neighborhood hangout features grassy areas, walking paths, picnic pavilions & kids' play areas.

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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.