Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
Los Altos, CA 94022 (650) 691-1200
- Good for Kids: Yes
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I used to love going to this park. It is a pain to find parking on the weekends but if you go early enough, you might get lucky. I hiked at least 3 times a week at this park.
The view is amazing from this park and there are many options in terms of hikes you can do! The little farm at this park is cute. There is always people running or hiking around this park.
This place is so amazing that it actually took my breath away TWICE. I was first left breathless because I was huffing up the monsterous hills. I was then left breathless because once I hiked my out-of-shape, hiking skirt-wearing, cupcake-eating lard ass up said hills, I saw one of the most amazing views that I have ever seen: a panoramic view of rolling green hills and beautiful (humbling) mansions. The only view (that you have to work for) that I think rivals it is the view that you get to treat yourself to after you haul ass up the mosterous hills of the Stanford dish.
And speaking of lard ass, my glutes are so sore that I could niether sit nor walk properly today.
'Nuff said.
*logs off computer to sit on frozen peas*
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How this Open Preserve doesn't have a 5 star rating is beyond me. This preserve has everything to offer from kids to ultra marathoners (i think).
I'm assuming the parking situation and how busy it gets on the weekends affected some reviews, but know that you can have a different hiking/walking/running route for each day of the month. So many trails, with differing incline levels etc.
I usually run alongside the PG&E trail as it offers the most intense incline and then run back down on the other side towards the farm.
Very cool, very nice to get out and enjoy trees and greenery instead of Starbucks and traffic lights.
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If Disney were to build an open space preserve, it might look like this. It's suitable for all ages, so perfectly diverse and well maintained that you'd think it's artificial. And like most amusement parks, it attracks MANY people.
Anyway, with features like the Deer Hollow Farm, tennis courts, picnic areas, meadows, creeks, hilltop views, wild animals, water fountains, "okay" bathrooms, trail maps, and a number of looping dirt trails that my knees can withstand...what more can I ask for.
Oh, wait. There's one thing I complain about, and that's PARKING on weekends and weekday evenings. But luckily, being a student I get to enjoy this place on weekdays before the arrival of after-work runners and hikers.
Therefore, 5 stars for now. We'll see what happens when I soon give up my leisurely schedule.
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I'll have to differ from buddy Robert on this one. I'm an RC enthusiast too, and I like coming here. My only real gripe about this field is safety is a bit questionable. There is no defined runway area so people are walking all over it and it can be quite dangerous to land sometimes. Also heli pilots commonly fly 3D at the southeastern end of the field directly in the approach path.
If you stay high for your flight and announce clearly your landing intentions you should be fine, but still be careful!
The view is hard to beat though.
I have been coming here since i was kid! From when i first moved to the bay area back in 1990, to when i re-moved back in 1996 (the years between 1993-1996 are what i like to call my "lost years" when my family lived in the dreary city of pittsburgh, pa).
my parents, along with other family friends, would bring all of us kids here on the weekend to go hiking, see the animals at the little farm, and to learn how to appreciate nature. I continued coming here to hike and bike in high school, and most recently took my nature-hating boyfriend out here for a three-hour hike. At the time he said he liked it, but later told me he only agreed to go because he was "trying to hollar."
Since high school my friends and i have moved on from rancho san antonio. Instead, we take weekend trips up to yosemite to camp and hike, but if youre looking for a place more local, this is definately a peacful place in silicon valley to soak in lots of green.
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If i had to choose a place to go for a hike, walk, run in the south bay, this would be it. Used to go here for the high school x-country practice on weekends. it's a fun place and very open and relaxing.
The only downside i think is that you have to walk in for a bit from the parking lot before you hit the better trails the part right after where I park is kinda flat, dry so it ends up being what you see first and then last. :)
take a look at the map before you go wandering off if your memory, sense of direction ain't too good :D
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I've been running here for a little over 4 years. This is one of my favorite places to run. Rancho has many different types of trails from steep ones to just flat trails. I love the variety you can choose from since you dont have to get use to the same trails all the time. There are so many different trails that you can choose what length of trail you want. Sometimes I run a 3 miles course, at most 4 miles, and very rarely there's a 6 mile course.
Besides the trails, this place has a small little farm and during the raining season there's a pond at the end of one of the trails. There's also a wide variety of animals from turkeys, to deer, to cows, to goats, and to those freakin lizards that scare the hell out of me when I run. I've even seen a big spider.
All in all, this place is great.
This place has pretty much saved my appearance. I was really grande before and when i started running here I felt like I was getting in better and better shape. I lost a ton of weight quickly and still ate like a horse. I hate it sometimes when there's too many bugs but it's not too bad. Also the lizards look like snakes and my homie CPT once saw a bobcat there. I haven't been attacked yet in my 6 years of running there so I'm thankful for that.
Wonderful local hiking place with terrible parking!
I grew up living on the Los Altos end of this on St. Joseph and miss being so close to it (my parents moved a few years ago). My mom used to walk there almost every day. However, the Cupertino entrance is still not far and I love visiting here for a weekend stroll. (I'm not really a hard core hiker but like the surroundings.) I was lucky enough to make it here last Sunday.
It's a nice open space but also has a great hike up in areas covered with trees. My favorite is the wild cat loop where you can hike along the rolling stream. So peaceful. People say Californians aren't friendly, but most people here seem pretty friendly and content as they pass you by. Bring along a sandwich and you're in for a perfect afternoon.
Footnote: They also have tennis courts my dad and I used to play at, although I never was good at it--if you find a really old ball lobbed way over the fence, that may be mine. :-O
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Because this spot has been such a source of peace to me since moving to the peninsula, it deserves 5 stars. That said, those stars are for a tuesday afternoon. On the weekend, its no less pretty, but its certainly less retreat-ish.. Parking can be a hassle too. That said, this is the place i come to and walk and walk and walk. I'm the sort of person that really enjoys walking uphill all day in a beautiful place. And the trail network here is vast, so it provide any duration (and incline) of day hike you'd wish. I also like it because once you are past the farm, you get into overgrown forest, making it ideal for both a rainy day and an overly sunny day (yes.. too much sun is HOT!). I feel entirely safe here on my own and will often use it as a chance to catch up with myself.. "Hey Rachel.. how you liking this meandering river and oak savannah?" The answer is "i like it, i like it alot."
This place is best escape from Silicon Valley stress. Take any trail into the woods or up the mountains and forget about civilization. The beautiful and well maintained trail system can be used in so many different direction or distances to create a hike for any mood or workout wish. The top trails are sunny and wide dirt roads with views of the valleys surrounding. The trails inside the woods are in the shade of the gorgeous forest. Here and there you will cross a small stream. The park considered a bit crowded at the sections that are close to the Farm and the parking lots (did I mention the working farm with animal experience for the little ones?) but as you go dipper into the woods or up the mountain you see less people. As for myself I prefer some people around me. Sometimes it is a bit difficult to find parking spot at the lower parking lot early morning until noon but you always easily find parking at the upper lots and the connection trail is about 0.2 mile.
Wide open spaces, lots of families come here, and a great farm at the bottom (Deer Hollow Farm) with a cute little herb garden. Apparently they sell eggs at the farm, too!
I've come hiking here since I discovered it in high school running with the cross country team. Lots of windy trails to make you feel like you're going on an adventure. My favorite 2-hour hike is starting from the south and getting onto the High Meadow Trail with the vista.
If you're up for hardcore-ness, BYOB of water and get on the PG&E trail. Guaranteed soreness the next day!!
oh, parking's bad on busy days.
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Wide open space and the perfect bridge for pooh sticks!
There are paved and dirt trails, perfect for family hikes. There is ample parking and deer who are not afriad of humans so you can get within five feet of a buck! So cool.
Minues a star for the hords of humans who are also not afraid of humans. They are perhaps friendlier while walking thorugh the park then say driving on the freeway, but I don't really come to an open space preserve to people watch. I'd rather nature watch.
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Here in the BayArea we are incredibly lucky to have such a huge open space preserve like Rancho. It takes a while to learn your way around and not get lost and find yourself on other random trails or in the wrong parking lot (well it took me a while...), but once you have done it a few times, it becomes a routine.
There are countless trails to take and combinations to make...I never get bored, especially with all the fun nature stuff going on. In the winter, the trails are beautiful with all the chlorophyll and colors.
The best times to go seem to mostly be in the evenings when it's not as crowded, the weekends can be insane with families with strollers, and people crowding the trails. However, now that the weather is chillier and the nights fall so quickly, alas my hiking days are put on hiatus until next spring.
Parking is pretty plentiful, but if you go in the middle of the summer around 11am on a weekend, you may have to drive around a little trying to get lucky. Best times on wkds to go were right around noon when the first 'round' of people seemed to be leaving, but in the summer it was hard to hike at noon since it was a little too hot.
There are many 'very shaded' trails though so you could get by if you had to. Make sure to take enough water and familiarize yourself with where the emergency restrooms are as well. Also it closes at dusk, so be sure to make note of when that is when you drive in so you don't find yourself stuck there with the mountain lions.
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A lot of people come here I think because of its proximity to the city, and rightfully they should make use of this great resource.
Nice terrain, varied plant communities, and great place for families to check out the farm. They have restroom facilities, although not having been there, can't say how decent it is. A lot of parking spaces available, can be crowded, and I know a lot of people complain about that, but if you're hiking or running alone, it's probably comforting to know there are plenty of people around. Also, apparently this is a good place to fly your radio controlled model planes. In short, a very useful and used preserve.
A typical MROSD hike consists of a long drive up a windy mountain road to some glorified dirt turnout of a parking area, and a choice of 2 or 3 mostly deserted trails to follow. But Rancho San Antonio isn't like the other preserves. Nestled right up against the city of Cupertino, it seems to be more or less the Golden Gate Park of the South Bay, and it has the facilities to prove it, starting with the multiple large parking lots. It would be easy to complain about the crowds, but I for one am glad to see a park that actually gets used to its full potential. Not just hikers but bikers, trail runners, picnickers, and plenty of families taking their kids over to Deer Hollow Farm. There's even a field for model airplane flying.
If the heavily domesticated eastern end of the park isn't your cup of tea, there's plenty of backcountry as well, and zillions of different trails to explore (in fact, you can easily get lost without a map). Scenic highlights range from views of the entire south bay atop the ridge, to the dark and narrow Wildcat Canyon. If you live in the South Bay and want to start getting outdoors more, I can't think of a better place to start.
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I was gonna give Rancho 4 stars, but it's difficult to call it pure, unadulterated nature. You walk by one person every 15 minutes;okay maybe every 30 but still. Otherwise the trails are well maintained and vary in difficulty, scenery and geology. This is the perfect place for solo hikers; due to the high level of visitors the likelyhood of a cougar being around is very low. A nice park overall. Plus you can go to Deer Hollow Farm and see some hogs, chickens, goats etc. if you want to be like a kid again. Nice park. Highs:Varying trails, close, well-maintained, safe. Lows: Lots of people especially on the weekends and summer.
I'm an RC plane enthusiast.
This is one of only 2 public places in the bay area you can fly. You do occassionally meet a jerk out there, but people for the most part are pretty nice.
There's a frequency board to put your frequency on. Nice flat, firm runway for ROG or landings. There's also a Yahoo RSA group you can subscribe to if you want to keep up on the latest stuff from the RC scene.
I wish more county parks would support electric flight.
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4 stars because it is over crowded!
I grew up hiking here with my family, and there were never so many people! It's kinda sad actually...
But some highlights,
1) i have seen banana slugs here
2) I have seen rattle snakes here
3) I have seen CA King snakes here
4) There are ticks in all the brush which leads me to this BIG COMPLAINT...about PEOPLE!
Trail etiquette!
When you walk in a group with your parents, kids, grandparents and you see a solo hike coming along, SHARE THE DAMN TRAIL! By not moving and forcing somebody into the brush you are almost gauranteeing that that person will get a tick and you risk giving them Lyme Disease! At least that's how I see it. So, share the trails people! (And I mean you, yeah you foreigners who can't drive, take hikes in groups of 12 or more and don't speak much english!)
But Rancho San Antonio is great, however on a scale of 1-5 I would say none of the trails are more strenuous than 2-3,..you can just make your hike as long as you want by hitting up most the trails.
Also I recommend going on weekdays in the early afternoon to beat the after work crowd!
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Rancho San Antonio is where I go if I want a gentle run or hike, typically to recover after a more punishing longer run the day before. I find the location very accessible and convenient, but on the downside the place is just too crowded. If you're lucky enough to find parking you then need to run or jog a few miles just to get away from the madding crowd. But nevertheless, you are still in the outdoors, and if you persevere you will get to see some exhilarating views at the top of the trails.
Great place, but I don't like two things:
The crowds on the weekends.
That FREAKY ass mofo who lurks on the trail -- just stands there on the side, frozen, like he survived the Blair Witch Project -- at 5:30am.
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I've only been here once to run in the morning but it was the most memorable experience I've ever had. There were squirrels, birds, and bunnies hopping by. I felt like Snow White with all the animals surrounding me! This place is wonderful to walk, run, or jog. There was this one trail that was a challenge uphill but it was well worth it. I'll go again if I can wake up early in the morning. This place gets pretty busy whether its weekends or weekdays so go early if you want prefer a quiet and less busy trail.
Heard about this place for years. Finally got talked into going with friends. Realized I had been there once before, so long ago, but the experience was obviously so dazzling that I forgot all about it.
Yeah, too popular, nothing special, there are so many other great places to go with less foot traffic, better views and better hikes. Good place to go if you have kids, terrible place to go to escape large families and crazy women who wear dresses and high heels to go hiking. (WTF?)
Glad I went once, though, so I can dispel all those rumors about how wonderful it is. Wasn't particularly impressed. Recommend Russian Ridge over this place, any day.
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It's a little over crowded on weekends but I love taking my son to the petting zoo. He is obsessed with goats and pigs.
From time to time I go with my friends, they have some great hiking and jogging trails.
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Nice place for a hike. The good thing about it is that the trails are rather moderate in difficulty - not too difficult but not easy and boring. Some yelpers have complained about this place being crowded. I actually came here yesterday to hike and was here between the hours of 11:45AM-2:30PM and it wasn't too crowded at all. Also, there is a farm here and it's pretty cool if you have kids since they get to see some pigs, sheep, rabbits, and chicken up close. Overall, it's a great hike if you want to get some excercise. Also, you can get views of the Sunnyvale (Moffett Field) area during your hike.
Super crowded - since I was meeting friends I couldn't park *anywhere*, so I had to circle the lot near the toilets three times until I finally stalked an Asian family loading their kids and a stroller into their car.
The Wildcat Trail loop rocked my world and my ass.
I will be back, again and again. But I'll be smarter about parking and not go all the way down the hill to the bottom parking lot.
Also known as Deer Hollow Farm, this is one of my favorite places to run! Trails galore and fit for any level runner.
Two of the best trails are Wildcat Loop and Black Mountain.
Beware of runners who'll never allow you to pass them...they will ensure that at all costs they are at least 2 steps in front of you until you hit the parking lot!
Mornings and late afternoons are best but always wear your sunscreen!
Oh and if a runner passes you and says Hi, wave Hi back! I promise that they're doing nothing more than being friendly...
Yes, there are "friendly" people in the Bay Area.
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So I get an e-mail from a running-buddy at work saying we need to check out Rancho San Antonio for an early morning run. I begrudgingly agree (even to the 6:15 am start time) and show up ready for a light morning jog.
Unfortunately the word 'light' didn't apply to this run, we were running with another guy we refer to as the 'dog-race rabbit' because he's always just in front of us, but we can't quite catch him. We start off crossing the mini-bridge and make our way towards the farm.
Elbowing deer and turkeys out of our path, we pass the farm and make a left turn on a trail marked innocuously 'Wild Cat Trail.' At this point, the trail starts to go up. And up. And up. The trail switch-backs seemingly forever, and I kept running until my legs were lead, my lungs were on fire, and my heart was in my throat.
Then I came near the top of the hill and saw a view of the South Bay that stole my breath. It doesn't quite rival Twin Peaks, but it is close enough, and I realized that this jogging path, though it may be a Death March, is well worth the time.
Even more pleasing was the descent through the wooded backside of the hill next to the stream. As we rounded the corner to the parking lots, I realized that I had just completed a great natural site-seeing trip while getting in run in at the same time. For that reason, most Thursday mornings, even a year and a half later, I still say yes to that e-mail.
Get a map of the place at the local websites, and be careful of the roots that snake out and grab your shoe, gravel takes a while to get out of your hands. Also, try to arrive early on weekends, the lots fill up quickly.
Cost of living in the Bay Area got you down? Head to Rancho San Antonio for a hike to remind yourself why it's so expensive to live here. Because it's so darn beautiful - that's why.
This is one of those Bay Area gems that makes this the best place on earth to live. And it's practically in my backyard!! One of my favorite things to do here is the little loop up to Deer Hollow Farm with the kids. It's especially fun in the Spring because they often have baby pigs. We visited the farm the other morning with my son's preschool class and it was so fun to watch the kids' faces when they saw animals and old tractors and then dance around in the barn. So cute.
The only downsides of this park are that they don't have enough parking spaces for the number of people who use the park. I often have to circle a couple of times before something comes up. My other problem with this place is the curmudgeon factor. You won't believe how many unfriendly faces, of folks very set in their ways, that you'll come across on hikes here. Lighten up!
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Great location for a quick hard hike without having to travel very far. The PG&E trail is a nice butt kicker but the walk back is kind of boring and it can get pretty hot.
Facilities are nice but wish there was a porta potty in the dirt lot.
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My husband and I chose this for our first easy day hike. Being inexperienced, we could neither decipher the map of trails nor figure out what would be best for us. Turns out we picked one with an up hill climb that went for about 1/4 mile that took us probably a good 45 minutes! The trails here are good. Some are wide like for cars, some are gravelly, some are dirt. They are very dusty. There is also a farm here where you can go and do some family exploring. Also there is a pavilion where you can sit in the shade and eat. And there is a water fountain where you can fill up your water bottles (just beware of the wasps).
A LOT of trails to choose from (if you can figure out the map) and literally something for everyone. Easy trails and very difficult ones. I guess what we picked was somewhere in the middle. Parts of it were very strenuous and we went about 5 miles in 3.5 hours. If you get lost on the trails, it can be very confusing and debilitating if you are exhausted, so be sure to bring lots of water and not go anywhere too crazy if you aren't used to it. Also, plan out where you are going to go. There are a great deal of trail intersections, so you can sometimes head back to the start if you need to.
Most of the trails are shared with horses, but not bikers and they are pretty crowded. If you go on a weekend, expect a lot of families with strollers (that was weird). Not a ton of poop on the trails either, which was good. There were TONS of flies around for some reason, though, and they would not leave us alone.
Overall a decent place to hike. I'd like to go back for a more serious 8-10 hour hike sometime to the top of the mountain. (about 8 miles or more round trip).
This is my favorite place to get some exercise these days. I love seeing the wild turkeys, the deer, the lizards, quail, and yes, even the little snakes that freak me out when they dash across the trail. It's a little slice of nature, that we can't afford to lose. If you do go there, please be gentle with it. It's a fragile environment.
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The Bay Area is home to some of the most motivated, assertive, successful individuals in the world. The most aggressive of these folks descend on the Rancho San Antonio parking lots on weekend mornings to battle with one another for supremacy. Angrily clenched fists protrude from car windows, and the prolonged blaring of horns permeates the warm, dusty air. From the open windows of Volvo station wagons, the battle cry thunders from a latte-fueled, spandex-clad warrior, "THAT WAS MY SPACE!" Yale accents abound in vicious snarls of "I WAS HERE FIRST!".
For a more serene parking experience, the kinder souls among us may wish to try Valley Fair mall during the Christmas holidays.
Assuming one does make it into the park, still trembling from the fight-or-flight adrenaline rush, grasping onto one's Prius keys, one may find themselves bombarded with dire, unfriendly warnings. No bikes! No fires! Area Closed! Do Not Touch! Caution! Beware!
See the pictures for more examples.
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Rancho San Antonio is a great open space for a casual stroll to a demanding hike/run. There are many good trails you can string together for a great outing. However, the park does get crowded (meaning ZERO parking), especially on good weather weekends. Weekdend afternoons are generally not as crowded. Weekday mornings are a-ok too if you like getting up early for a brisk hike/run to start your day. Btw, there are two main parking lots. The South parking lot where they have equestrian parking is usually not as full as the North parking lot where the bathrooms are.
I'm a runner, but my following recommendations apply to hiking as well. Make sure you bring enough water and food! You should know how much mileage your body can handle in different weather. Be prepared. =)
Recommended trail runs:
1. PG&E to Wildcat Loop to Lower Meadow: ~4 miles
2. PG&E to Upper Wildcat Canyon to High Meadow to Lower Meadow: ~6 miles
3. Out and back Lower Meadow to Mora (or Rogue Valley) to Chamise to Black Mountain trailhead: ~8 miles
Recommended "hardcore" trail runs:
1. PG&E to Rogue Valley to Lower Meadow: ~9.5 miles
2. Double PG&E to Rogue Valley to Lower Meadow: ~19 miles
3. Out and back Rogue Valley to Chamise to Black Mountain and summit: ~17 miles
4. Triple PG&E to Rogue Valley to Lower Meadow: ~28.5 miles
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1. The PG&E trail (dubbed "Power Poles") is all uphill for 1.9 miles after you go past the Wildcat trailhead.
2. The Black Mountain trail contains even steeper uphills than PG&E, but it's not as hard as doing PG&E two times. Then again, you could do Black Mountain two times LOL.
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Excellent place for a short walk or a long hike. Get there early for parking on weekends. Pairs of Ravens, Western Bluebirds, California Quail, Acorn Woodpeckers, and California Thrashers are not hard to find. If you are lucky you might spot a fast-moving skink (shiny lizard) with a bright blue tail!
Awesome place to hike, run, walk, bike, or just have a picnic. On a sunny warm day in the South Bay, head out to Rancho San Antonio, breathe the fresh air, and take in the breathtaking view of the valley from atop.
I've usually come here just to hike with friends or by myself. There's several trails that you can take, some of which are long and others are short. Some days, you can spot deer just grazing out in the middle of the field. There are tennis courts and also a little farm where it has horses.
Certain hours are more busier than others. I still haven't quite figured it out the best time to go is but parking can get filled up quite quickly.
Be sure to hydrate and bring water if it's hot outside.
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It's funny to me to read the other reviews about Rancho San Antonio because I have never gone there for an intense work out. (Of course I would probably be in a lot better shape if I did...) Anyway, what I love about this place is its diversity. If you feel like really working you can and if you feel like chatting with a friend while getting some exercise and fresh air, you can do that as well. It's also a great place for families and young kids. With the little farm and garden kids will be entertained for hours.
Think of this place as a wonderful alternative to the coffee shop or restaurant. Next time you want to get together with friends suggest Rancho because it is so rewarding to spend time nourishing your mind and body. You will feel better for it.
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Many trails, many trees, many bugs, a lot of open space. A quiet area away from Silicon Valley nestled near the Los Altos hills. Parking is a breeze and many picnic tables align the trails. The area can be very hot so come on nice cool days and bring iced bottled water. Great views of the hills and a great place to hike and jog. There are public restrooms and maps / directories along the trails.
