Los Altos Hills

Rhus Ridge and Chamise Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Rhus Ridge and Chamise Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Rhus Ridge Trail is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Just outside of Los Altos is a very long ridge of mountains, one of which is Black Mountain.  This is a very dry hike, with no tree canopy, so it can get very hot! Be aware that this can make the hike feel a lot more difficult with the sun beating down on you. Follow Rhus Ridge Trail to Black Mountain Trail, then continue on Black Mountain Trail to reach the summit. One way to the summit is alm...

Rhus Ridge to Mary Davey and Chamise Loop Trail is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Los Altos, California

Meadowlark and Ohlone Trails Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Palo Alto, California.

Getting There: From Hwy 280, take the Page Mill Road exit and head West on Page Mill Road, away from Downtown Palo Alto (if you're taking 101, exit on Oregon Expressway). Then turn right on Arastradero Road. There will be a small sign indicating the dirt parking lot on the eastern side of the street. Note that parking is not allowed on the street. The Hike: There are many trails in the preserve...

Arastradero Lake Via Juan Batista de Anza and Wild Rye Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Palo Alto, California.

Redtail Loop Trail to Arastradero Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Palo Alto, California