- Summary: This is a 3.9 mile out and back walk that follows a flat paved trail along the Los Alamitos Creek trail.
- Location: This hike is part of the City of San Jose's Water District in Santa Clara County and traces the Los Alamitos Creek.
- Distance: The total distance for this hike is 3.9 miles out and back.
- Category and Difficulty: This is a very easy walk as it is on a nearly flat, completely paved trail. The only difficulty offered by this trail is the length.
- Exposure: The exposure on this trail is a nice mix between sun and shade.
- Traffic: The traffic on this trail is relatively moderate, though it is lighter on some days than others.
- Trail Surface: The trail surfaces here are completely paved and flat.
- Walk Time: The average walking time for this hike is two hours if not less.
- Season: This particular hike is nice all throughout the year and in every season.
- Trailhead Coordinates: This trailhead is located at 37°14'28.98"N Latitude and 121°52'26.62"W Longitude.
Amenities: You can find gas, restaurants and stores within one mile away from the trailhead to the north. There is no camping provided in or around the trailhead.
Rules: Almaden Lake Park is open from 8 o'clock am until a half hour following sunset. The Los Alamitos Creek Trail is treated as a multi use trail. Dogs are definitely permitted, but only when they are on leash. Dogs are not permitted at all on the western part of the park, however.
Accommodations: There are two different unconnected parking lots here that offer plenty of parking for you. The west lot is only accessible by way of the expressway and is not open to dogs. You will be able to find restrooms, pay phone and drinking water when you reach the trailhead. Generally there are not any maps available at the trailhead however there are plenty of interpretive signs all along the way that are going to highlight your route.
Fees: There are no parking fees or entrance fees for this trailhead for most of the year. During the summer months, there is a $6 dollar parking fee.
Map: The best map for this region is the AAA San Francisco Bay Region map.
Public Transportation: This trail is definitely accessible by way of public transportation with several different buses reaching up to this trailhead. You can visit the area transit information website to obtain more details.
How to Get There: From the Interstate 280 located in Santa Clara County, you are going to want to take CA 85 southbound in the direction of Gilroy. After traveling approximately 12 miles, you should exit at the Almaden Expressway, turning right onto the expressway after exiting. You should drive for approximately 1 mile before making a u-turn upon reaching Winfield. Drive for approximately 0.3 miles until you reach the entrance for Almaden Lake Park which is on the right.
Photo Credits: rocketlass
Originally posted 2009-08-31 03:32:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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