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The Steven's Creek Trail is an incredible kid-friendly greenway and I’m surprised it isn’t busy all the time. Starting at the southernmost point (near the intersection of Heatherstone Way and Runningwood Circle in Mountain View) you can bike 6 uninterrupted miles all the way to the Bay Trail at Shoreline Park. The trail has a good amount of shade, flowers, gorgeous trees and kids will love the underpasses and overpasses. If you have train-lovers in your family the absolute best part is the bridge over the train tracks near Mountain View Station at Evelyn Avenue. Sit here for a while and you can watch the CalTrain and the VTA light rail pass under you. Keep biking for a beautiful view of the bay – or you can hop off the Steven’s Creek trail and head into downtown Mountain view for a coffee (or the farmer’s market). On the way back to the southern point of the trail, enjoy the satisfaction you get as you travel faster than the cars stopped on nearby Hwy85.
Bathrooms
Not directly on the trail. But if you take the trail exit just north of Middlefield Road, there is a path leading to Whisman Park (~600 ft from Steven’s Creek Trail) which has restrooms.
Playground
Several parks can be accessed right near the trail (Whisman Park and Creekside Park)
Kid transportation
Bike trailer or child bike. Strollers will also work. Not recommended for young kids walking as there are lots of bikers on this trail.
Suggested Route
Park at the southernmost end of the Steven's Creek Trail (street parking near the intersection of Heatherstone Way and Runningwood Circle in Mountain View). Head over the Hwy85 bridge and go north on the trail. Roughly ~2 miles one-way to reach the train bridge at Mountain View Station. It is ~6 miles one-way to reach the Bay and connect with the Bay Trail. Head back the way you came.
Difficulty
Moderate (there are some hills for overpasses and underpasses)
Parking Situation
Moderate (Intersection of Heatherstone Way and Runningwood Circle in Mountain View) - Use street parking on Heatherstone Way or Dale Ave.
Entrance Fee
None
Bonus
The train bridge near Mountain View Station! CalTrains and VTA light rail trains galore passing underneath.
Official Park Website
https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/shoreline/trails/stevens.asp Trail map: https://www.mountainview.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=2954
Date Updated
December 2018
