Mountain View is a region situated between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. Its varied terrain includes flat, paved paths, rolling hills, and more challenging mountain trails. This environment supports several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and jogging. The area's natural features, including marshlands and open spaces, provide a backdrop for a range of outdoor activities.
Mountain View provides numerous routes across several…
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4.9
(132)
1,466
hikers
5.77km
01:42
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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321
hikers
8.33km
02:23
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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155
hikers
4.91km
01:31
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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113
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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13
riders
72.6km
03:44
1,300m
1,300m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
75.7km
03:45
1,200m
1,200m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45.4km
02:29
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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60.4km
02:48
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
runners
5.10km
00:35
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.5km
01:26
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.4km
02:12
380m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.55km
00:35
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
12.6km
00:50
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7.74km
00:29
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.9km
01:10
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
23.5km
01:33
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mountain View offers diverse outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and jogging. The region features varied terrain from flat paths to challenging mountain trails. Over 6,000 visitors have rated routes in the area an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars.
The Stevens Creek Trail is a popular choice, offering scenic views and diverse landscapes suitable for various skill levels. The Permanente Creek Trail also provides a scenic route through hills and open spaces. For more challenging hikes, nearby options include Mission Peak and Black Mountain via Rhus Ridge.
Yes, the Stevens Creek Trail is suitable for all skill levels, including families. Cuesta Park, Rengstorff Park, and Charleston Park also offer well-maintained walking paths for leisurely strolls. More options can be found in the guide Easy hikes around Mountain View.
For road cycling, Foothill Expressway offers a relatively flat ride with scenic hills, while Page Mill Road features steep climbs and descents. The flat, paved paths of Stevens Creek Trail and Permanente Creek Trail are excellent for touring cycling. Explore more options with Road Cycling Routes around Mountain View.
Yes, mountain biking opportunities are available at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, known for its hilly terrain and views. El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve also offers technical trails amid scenic beauty. These locations provide varied terrain for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Shoreline Lake and the adjacent Shoreline Park are significant natural highlights, offering water sports and walking trails. Shoreline Park is a 750-acre regional recreation and wildlife open space, home to a wildlife sanctuary. The area also features marshlands and open spaces along trails like Stevens Creek.
Shoreline Park includes a wildlife sanctuary that attracts rare migratory birds. The marshlands and open spaces along trails like Stevens Creek also provide habitats for various flora and fauna. This makes the area suitable for birdwatching and nature observation.
Komoot offers several guides for Mountain View, including Easy hikes around Mountain View, Road Cycling Routes around Mountain View, and Running Trails around Mountain View. Additional guides cover general hiking and cycling in the area.
Mountain View is a popular destination on komoot, with over 6,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.82 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Many of the same paths used for hiking and cycling are suitable for jogging, including the Stevens Creek Trail and Permanente Creek Trail. Specific routes and recommendations for joggers can be found in the guide Running Trails around Mountain View.
The official website for the City of Mountain View, California, is mountainview.gov. This site provides general information about the city and its services.
For general inquiries, City Hall can be reached by phone at +1 650-903-6300. This number connects to the main administrative offices for the City of Mountain View.

