Alum Rock Park - Wikipedia
WEBLocated in a valley in the Diablo Range foothills on the east side of San Jose, the 720 acre (2.9 km 2) park offers 13 miles (21 km) of trails, varying from fairly level along Penitencia Creek to sharp switchbacks climbing to the ridges to …
Search Parks & Playgrounds | City of San José
WEBNestled within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Range, the Park's 720 acres of natural, rugged beauty, provide visitors with many leisure outdoor activities including hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, family and group picnicking, and of …
10 Best hikes and trails in Alum Rock Park | AllTrails
WEBAlum Rock Park is located in the Diablo Range foothills east of San Jose. The park offers 13 miles of hiking trails and has a little something for everyone, from flat trails that allow access to Penitencia Creek to steeper hikes that climb the ridges of the South Rim Trail and the North Rim Trail.
Alum Rock Park 150th Anniversary | City of San José
WEBNestled within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Range, the Park's 720 acres of natural, rugged beauty, provide visitors with many leisure outdoor activities including hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, family and group picnicking, and of …
Alum Rock Park | Silicon Valley
WEBA few miles from downtown San Jose, find history, wildlife, a diverse set of trails, and great picnic spots at California's oldest municipal park.
Alum Rock South Rim Trail, California - 2,161 Reviews, Map
WEBAlum Rock South Rim Trail. Get to know this 4.4-mile loop trail near San Jose, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Alum Rock Park – City of San Jose – The Trail Center
WEBAug 10, 2016 · Dedicated in 1872, Alum Rock Regional Park is California's oldest municipal park. Located in the foothills of the Diablo Mountain Range, the park is nestled within the steep confines of the Alum Rock Canyon along Penitencia Creek, which bisects the Park and flows year-round.
Alum Rock South Rim Trail | Alum Rock Park, San José
WEBThe Alum Rock South Rim Trail is an unassumingly beautiful adventure in the foothills of San José that boasts wonderful scenery. Explore the area’s diversity of flora and fauna while indulging in the unique geological features—such as natural hot springs, rock walls of layered strata, and sandstone outcrops.
Alum Rock: Penintencia Creek Trail · Hiking by Transit
WEBThe Penitencia Creek Trail runs all the way from Berryessa BART into Alum Rock Park, and then up the narrow canyon parallel to the roadway. This hike joins the trail about a mile from the entrance to the park itself, where the trail runs along ponds and the channelized creek by the same name.
Exploring Alum Rock Park - KQED
WEBMar 7, 2008 · Once home to the Ohlone Indians, Alum Rock Park features rugged ridges with spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley, geologic formations including mineral springs and evidence of seismic events, and a variety of native flora and fauna.
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