Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area Preserve — Attraction in Mountain View

This is a beautiful trail starting from Stevens Creek and leading into the SF Bay trail. The initial couple of miles is a ride through trails with beautiful thick canopy of trees , so it's great even when the weather is slightly warm. This part of the trail does get a little busy though, since you have multiple parking areas from which people can access it. A couple of miles in, you enter the SF Bay trail which offers the amazing view of the mountains and the salt ponds.. great place to bike around! You can also go to the pelican nesting area and this is also paradise for bird lovers.. overall great place for a hike, run ...

This is a great spot for biking, running, walking the dog, or just getting outside. The trails are easy, flat, and open, which makes them perfect for kids. Plenty of space to move without feeling crowded.

The best part is the scenery—you get stretches of shoreline, creeks, and ponds at the ends of the trails, plus lots of birds and wildlife along the way. It’s quiet, with a nice breeze, and feels like a good reset from the city noise.

Dogs are welcome on a leash on some parts of the trail, and the sunset views are worth sticking around for. No entrance fee, just open space...

Windy with a nice view of the bay. There are nice views of the Google construction site and NASA Ames facility. Sometimes there are bunnies and other little mammals. One time when visited on a spring evening, the whole area was blanketed by a fog of mosquitos. It's a...