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 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 Park and Baylands. Construction plans are currently underway to expand the trail further south along Stevens Creek.

Quick Facts	Trail Photos
Length: About 4 miles one-way from El Camino Real in Mountain View to Shoreline Park in Mountain View. Hours: 6:00 A.M. to 1/2 hour after sunset. Trail Conditions: Level and paved two-way trail. Cost: Free

Location and Map
The Stevens Creek Trail follows the creekbed of Stevens Creek. The trail provides 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 locations and points of interest. Map requires Adobe Reader to view. Map courtesy of The City of Mountain View.		Map Of Shoreline Park / Stevens Creek Trail
Things To Consider
The trail is open year-round, however, portions of the trail may be closed after heavy rains filling Stevens Creek. Steven's Creek trail is a popular destination for fellow joggers, cyclists, and rollerbladers. Share the trail and right-of-way. The trail can be breezy along the levee area.
Web Sites 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.

	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.

	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.