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Shoreline Park In Mountain View
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Brief Description
In 1983, the city of Mountain View, in an effort of preservation, created Shoreline Park. The goal was to preserve a sanctuary for wetlands wildlife and to create recreation for visitors to enjoy. The result is an urban shoreline park with maintained cycling paths, wetlands preserve teeming with wildlife, and land protected from the trend of urbanization in the bay area.
Quick Facts
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Length: About 5 miles round trip.
Hours: 6:00 A.M. to half hour after sunset
Trail Conditions: The main pathway is mostly level and paved. There are a few alternate gravel routes. Almost all pathways permit two-way travel.
Cost: Free
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Location

Located along the south baylands, Shoreline Park is enjoyable year-round with the refreshing sea breeze and abundance of marshlands and animals.

Parking for Shoreline Park is available at Terminal Road and Shoreline Lake. Charleston Park is also a great place to start. Parking is usually easier at La Avenida and Crittenden Lane along the Stevens Creek Trail. Keep in mind that dotted trails are non-bike paths on the map.

Click on the map to the right for more details of Shoreline Park and places to start.

Map Of Shoreline Park / Stevens Creek Trail
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Things To Consider
  • Occasionally, the trail can be breezy in the open areas.
  • Ride on maintained or designated trails only. Riding off the pathways can damage the ecosystem.
Web Site Links To Check Out
 
Shoreline Park
http://www.mountainview.gov/city_hall/comm_services/
shoreline_regional_wildlife_area/default.asp
  Shoreline Park, in Mountain View, has an extensive network of mostly level trails surrounded by wildlife, historical points of interest, and scenic views of the bay. Shoreline is a great place to bring the family for relaxed afternoon bicycling. Web site includes more information regarding Shoreline Park.