Fremont Older Open Space Preserve


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Brief Description

Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is a popular destination for mountain bikers in the South Bay. The rolling hills of the preserve offer intermediate and advanced level mountain bikers with approxmiately 15 miles of trail network to explore. The staging area at the end of Prospect Road offers an easier ride to the summit of the preserve while the trailhead at Stevens Creek County Park rewards MTB riders with a 1/2 mile 600' elevation gain to the top via the Coyote Ridge Trail.

Quick Facts	Trail Photos
Length: About 15 miles of trail network. Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 1/2 hour after sunset. Trail Conditions: The entire trail network is dirt. The trails can be muddy after periods of rain. Most of the trails are two-way. Cost: $5 parking fee at Stevens Creek County Park. Free parking at Prospect Road entrance.	Click on any photo below for an enlargement.

Location
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is adjacent to Stevens Creek Reservoir/County Park near Cupertino. To get there, take highway 280 and take the Foothill Expressway exit. Turn southbound onto Foothill Expwy and continue to follow it into the foothills for approxmiately two miles. Turn left into Steven's Creek County Park for ample parking at the trailhead. Parking at this location is $5 per day year-round. Parking is also available at the end of Prospect Road on the other side of the preserve. To get there, take highway 85 to the De Anza Blvd exit. Drive southbound on De Anza Blvd, then westbound on Prospect Road. As Prospect Road turns north into Stelling, continue along Prospect (continue west across the railroad tracks). Follow Prospect Road for about two miles to the end, near Satatoga Country Club. Parking is free at this location. Click on the map to the right for trail layout, various sights along the trail, parking locations & directions, and more. The map requires Adobe Acrobat® Reader to view. If you need the program, click the icon below for a free download. Map courtesy of Midpennisula Regional Open Space District.		Map Of Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (Click To Enlarge)
Things To Consider
The trail can be very warm during the summer months. Bring plenty of water. The maximum speed limit is 15 MPH for all trails. Keep your speed down when descending. Some places of the trail may be closed immediately after heavy rain due to flooding from small streams. The trail network is steep in many places and is recommended for mountain bike riders with intermediate riding experience. As with all offroad cycling, always wear safety gear and make sure your bike is in proper working order. Fremont Older has poison oak in wooded sections. Always avoid contact with poison oak since it causes skin irritation and a rash.
Web Site Links To Check Out
	Midpennisula Regional Open Space District http://www.openspace.org	The Midpennisula Regional Open Space District web site provides detailed information on open space preserves open to bicycles in the midpennisula region. Maps, events and more are available on-line.