Stevens Creek Trail - Walt's Cycle


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Brief Description

The Stevens Creek Trail is a level, paved two-way pathway which starts in Mountain View and follows along Stevens Creek to the salt evaporation ponds at the bay. The trail has many entry points along the route with local parks and schools for children to play. This trail provides an excellent place to begin the ride to Shoreline and Baylands. Construction plans are currently underway to expand the trail further south along Stevens Creek.

Quick Facts	Trail Photos
Length: About 5 miles round trip. Hours: From 6:00 A.M. to half hour after sunset Trail Conditions: Level and paved two-way trail. Cost: Free	Click on any photo below for an enlargement.

Location
The Stevens Creek Trail follows along the creekbank of Stevens Creek. The trail supplies great views of the south bay and provides a chance to view nature local wildlife in our urban setting. There are several ideal places to start along the Stevens Creek Trail. Whisman Park and School, Creekside Park, and Landels Park and School are all great places to start at the southern end of the trail. Click on the map to the right for starting location details and the general trail layout.		Map Of Shoreline Park / Stevens Creek Trail (Click To Enlarge)
Things To Consider
The trail is open year-round, however, portions of the trail may be closed after heavy rains filling Stevens Creek. Occasionally, the trail can be breezy along the levee area.
Web Site Links To Check Out
	Santa Clara County Parks http://www.parkhere.org	The official site for the Santa Clara County Park system. Includes information on many local parks to ride, such as Rancho San Antonio, Coyote Creek Parkway, and others. Provides detailed park maps, photos, events, park hours, and more.
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	Friends Of Stevens Creek Trail http://www.stevenscreektrail.org/	The Friends Of Stevens Creek Trail web site is a great place to find information regarding the Stevens Creek Trail. The site includes trail photos, related information, and trail updates regarding current expansion projects.
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	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.