Maisie's Peak — Attraction in Cupertino

When encountering people riding horses on the trails, it's important to be mindful and considerate. Horses can be easily spooked, which can lead to serious and even deadly accidents. For the safety of everyone, please ensure that your dogs are kept on a leash and your children are supervised at all times.

Unfortunately, I witnessed a terrifying incident last week where a child chased me and my horse with a tree branch while screaming. My horse became extremely frightened and began to bolt at 45 miles per hour. We were on a narrow road, and the situation could have led to a fatal fall into the nearby creek. Horses are prey animals and are not used to sudden movements or loud noises.

If you encounter a horse while biking, it's best to slow down and talk to the rider before passing, especially if you're moving at high speed. This will help the horse understand that you are not a threat. It's also crucial that you prevent your dogs from chasing horses, as a kick from a horse can be fatal for a dog.

Please refrain from bringing an umbrella on the trail, as this could also spook the horses.

As equestrians, we always aim to be respectful of other trail users. We don't chase after your children or dogs, and we always yield to bikers when necessary. We don't aim to make anyone feel scared or intimidated on the trails, and we ask that you extend the same courtesy for everyone's safety.

Sharing trails with bikers and people is an important aspect of outdoor recreation, especially for those who enjoy hiking and horseback riding. However, not everyone is aware of the best practices for sharing these trails safely and respectfully. That's why it's important to make sure that everyone who uses these trails has at least a basic understanding of how to share the trails with others.

One way to achieve this is by making it mandatory for individuals to complete a short online course before obtaining a license for trail use. This course could cover topics such as trail etiquette, safety guidelines, and tips for sharing the trail with other users.

For none horse people in particular, it's important to understand that horses can be easily spooked by sudden movements and loud noises. This means that bikers and other hikers should approach horses slowly and calmly, and give them plenty of space to pass by.

By taking these simple steps to educate trail users, we can help ensure that everyone can enjoy the great outdoors safely and...

There are multiple paths to Maisie's Peak. We started from Stevens Creek Tony Look trailhead, which is on Stevens Canyon Road. It is a 1.5mile hike raising up about 700 ft from the starting point. The initial hike to Inspiration Point rises monotonically about 500 ft. The peak itself is not remarkable in any way. There is not even a bench there. The views are quite nice. The Silicon Valley urban sprawl is visible in full splendor! Quite depressing, but then this park is a...

Good vista point on the Stevens Creek County side. BTW you can also get to it from Fremont Older side. It's a steep hill but the view at the top is really. When I go up with a bike, I start from the side of the entrance so I can get some momentum, I make it without a stop most times :). Good for some...