How do I get to the Los Gatos Creek Trail?

Parking and Trail Access The trail is accessible in many locations by transit and parking is also available at the parks along the creek. To reach the trailhead from State Route 17, exit at East Los Gatos Avenue and turn right on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. Continue on this road until it becomes East Main Street.

Where does Los Gatos Creek Trail start?

Lexington Reservoir
The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a 9.7-mile (15.6 km) pedestrian and bicycle trail that runs through western Santa Clara County in California, from Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California through Campbell, California to Meridian Avenue in San Jose, California alongside Los Gatos Creek.

Is Los Gatos Creek Trail flat?

Los Gatos Creek Trail – Bay Area Mountain Bike Rides. To navigate, press the arrow keys. This is a flat ride on a paved trail that is easy enough to be undertaken by the entire family (at least in portions) and long enough to constitute a reasonable option as a light workout for experienced riders.

How long is Jones trail Los Gatos?

2.2-mile
Get to know this 2.2-mile out-and-back trail near Los Gatos, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Why is Los Gatos Creek dry?

In 1866, extreme flooding of the Los Gatos Creek caused it to naturally cut a new channel in what is now the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, running west and north of its original channel. The reshaped creek left behind a dry creek bed, known as Dry Creek.

Are dogs allowed on Los Gatos Creek Trail?

Los Gatos Creek Trail Previously an unused railroad corridor, this “rail-trail” is now a great place to walk Fido in Los Gatos!

Is Alum Rock Park closed?

General Information. Hours: 8 a.m. to half-hour after sunset. Parking lots will close to vehicle entry at 8:00 p.m.

Is Stevens Creek trail open?

The trail is open from dawn to dusk. Dogs are allowed on leash from Sleeper Avenue north to the Crittenden Trailhead which is an entrance to Shoreline At Mountain View.

Are there salmon in Los Gatos Creek?

Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) that migrate up the Guadalupe River and Los Gatos Creek from San Francisco Bay. Both chinook and steelhead have been spotted as far up the creek as Hamilton Avenue (see inset photo).

What fish are in Los Gatos Creek?

The most popular fish species caught in Los Gatos Creek are largemouth bass, common carp, and bluegill species. Other than these fish, anglers can also spot channel catfish, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, spotted bass, and grass carp in this location.

Is Alum Rock Park free?

Parking fees are $6 per day, and subject to change as normal operations resume. *Happy Hollow Park & Zoo parking fees are $10 per day, and subject to change as normal operations resume.

Why is Alum Rock closed?

Alum Rock Park An existing 116 ft of rock wall, trail and wood railing will be repaired to protect the Penitencia Creek Trail and Penitencia Creek Road. Construction is scheduled to begin on January 10, 2022 and will require one lane of road to be closed at the Rustic Land Parking Lot area.