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What is a non-stroller hike?

A "Non-Stroller Hike" is a traditional hike. These are trails that can only be traversed on foot. These trails are too narrow, too steep or they contain obstacles which cannot be crossed safely with a stroller. Your kids should be able to walk the distance or you should have a child carrier to pick them up when needed.

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Fremont Older

December 2018

Gorgeous trails leading to amazing views of the Santa Cruz mountains and San Jose

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Almaden Quicksilver photo

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Almaden Quicksilver

Hacienda Park Entrance

  • South Bay Area
  • Fire road hike with gorgeous views
  • Neat mining history kids will enjoy
Coyote Hills pic

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Coyote Hills

Amazing bay views

  • East Bay Area
  • Short but steep hike to gorgeous bay views
  • Incredible colors in the spring
Huddart Park pic

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Huddart Park

Redwoods and Creeks

  • Peninsula Area
  • A hidden gem
  • Redwoods, creeks and a playground
Sanborn pic

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Sanborn County Park

Main Entrance: Nature Trail

  • South Bay Area
  • A shady, redwood-filled family favorite
  • Gorgeous mossy nature trail
Sanborn Summit Rock pic

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Sanborn: Summit Rock

Hike to a valley viewpoint

  • South Bay Area
  • Easy hike to a great view of San Jose
  • Shady, with big rocks to climb
Sunnyvale Mountain trailhead pic

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Sanborn: Sunnyvale Mtn

An easy meander through woods

  • South Bay Area
  • Nice easy meander through the woods
  • Cool and shady for a summer day
Stevens creek park pic

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Steven's Creek Park

Hike to the resevoir

  • South Bay Area
  • Peaceful hike near a creek
  • Gorgeous lake views
Villa montalvo pic

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Villa Montalvo

A Saratoga hidden gem

  • South Bay Area
  • A family favorite
  • Short, fun hike to a great view
Fremont older pic

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Fremont Older

Hike to Hunter's Point

  • South Bay Area
  • Short but steep hike
  • Incredible mountain and valley views
Joseph Grant County Park

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Joseph Grant Park

Dutch Flat Trail

  • East Bay Area
  • Unexpected beauty
  • A place to see rare Bay Area snow
Pearson Arastradero picture

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Pearson Arastradero

Redtail Loop Trail

  • Peninsula Area
  • Great loop for kids
  • Gorgeous spring wildflowers
Castle Rock State Park picture

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Castle Rock State Park

Castle Rock Trail

  • South Bay Area
  • Easy loop with neat rocks
  • Fun climbing for kids
Russian Ridge picture

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Russian Ridge

Hike to Borel Hill

  • Peninsula Area
  • Incredible ocean, bay and mountain views
  • Springtime wildflowers