Trail Run Project Logo

A shaded trail along a creek bed before rising to a hill with beautiful views.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

92%

Runnable

607' 185 m

High

434' 132 m

Low

173' 53 m

Up

2' 1 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The preserve is open from 8 am to sunset throughout the year. Hours are posted at the parking lot and can be found online. The first half of the trail is open year round while the last half is seasonal and might be closed if it has been raining. Call 650-329-2423 or check

Runner Notes

The Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve trails are either crushed gravel or dirt, making them ideal for running. Most of the gravel trails are wide while most of the dirt trails are narrow (2-3 feet wide). Depending on the weather, some areas might be muddy and turned up due horses and mountain bikers using the trail. It is important to be alert to your surroundings due to the trail being shared with horseback riders and mountain bikers. Hikers and runners are asked to yield to horses for everyone’s safety.

Description

Take the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail until it breaks off to the right and follows the Arastradero Road. The Woodland Star Trail breaks off to the left and begins to climb at a gentle rate. Following a dry creek bed, unless it's been raining, the trail crosses over a culvert and continues until it reaches the intersections with the Bay Laurel Trail. The trail breaks off to the right and begins to climb out of the forest.

Wildflowers can be seen in the early spring on either side of the trail. The trail takes a couple of switchbacks before emerging on a ridge that that offers great views of the forests and surrounding areas. Birds can be seen flying around the area before the trail meets up with the Meadowlark Trail under a big shade tree where a bench provides an opportunity to rest and take in the view.

Once you have taken a break and possibly had a snack, you can turn back and retrace your steps. Another option is to take the Meadowlark Trail and explore other areas of the park.

Flora & Fauna

Deer, coyotes, bobcats, rattlesnakes, turkeys, hawks, turkey vultures, and other varieties of birds can be seen in the area. Mountain lion sightings have been reported in the area, so keep an eye out.

Contacts

Shared By:

David Hitchcock

Trail Ratings

  3.0 from 2 votes

#28758

Overall
  3.0 from 2 votes
5 Star
0%
4 Star
50%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
50%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#3,128

in California

#28,758

Overall
2 Views Last Month
129 Since Mar 27, 2016
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

50%
0%
50%
0%
0%
0%

Photos

A bench rests under a shade tree as the trail can be seen in the background. This is a good place to rest before continuing on your way.
Apr 6, 2016 near Ladera, CA
The trail breaks off to the right and narrows to a dirt track as it makes its way into the woods. The trail drops into the woods and exits close to Caballo Lane.
Apr 8, 2016 near Ladera, CA
Water runs down the middle of the trail as it approaches the Laurel Bay Trail.
Mar 27, 2016 near Ladera, CA
The trail drops through a shaded area thanks to the creek bed that runs on the right hand side of the trail.
Mar 27, 2016 near Ladera, CA
Small wildflowers bloom in the spring.
Apr 6, 2016 near Ladera, CA
Views of the forest sit off on the left side of the trail.
Apr 6, 2016 near Ladera, CA

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.