Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

Category: Nature preserve in Cupertino, California

Address: Cupertino, CA, USA

Phone: +16506911200

Reviews

Aishwarya Kher

Jul 26, 2022

We visited on a Saturday morning and found the only 1 parking spot available in the lot at 7.30 AM. The place has various easy, moderate and hard trails. Some dusty paths and others cemented. Partially shaded. We completed a small 45 mins loop that covered parts of PG&E trail, Hill Trail and Permanante Creek trail before entering the one that led to a cute little farm called Deer Hollow. Good to see some vintage vehicles and various animals. There were some deer too in close viscinity. Hares and squirrels were in abundance and I never saw so many together at once. They aren't scared of humans, for sure. Visually, this is very dry and dull during the summers if you are also looking for some great pictures. I would come back in the winter when it's all green again to hopefully have a better experience. This is a crowded place, especially on the weekends, and finding a spot to park is tough for many. Luckily there are multiple lots and would be best if you reach before 7 am. The public restroom is one of the cleanest I've ever seen while on a hike!

Abhishek ঘোষ

Jun 12, 2022

Good place for a relaxed evening in close to nature. Also the trail is good one with light walk. Good place for photography and photo shoots.

Marc Woo

Apr 8, 2022

Easy 7km loop in a fine Californian evening weather. Plenty of flats for running and limited sections of steepness. 2/10 on the technical scale. Useful trail to ease into a new shoe.

Jeeta G

Mar 31, 2022

We love coming to this place - there’s always a new trail to explore. Some easy and flat some with inclines. Some great views if you take the inclines. And of course the farm is a bonus! Also a ton of wildlife - turkeys, deer, ground squirrels.

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Questions & Answers

How early recommend to go there to get parking

Andrew Le | Aug 25, 2018
Z Qi | Aug 25, 2018

Normally, the gate opens 15 minutes before the Sun rises

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Are Drones allowed? Seeing mixed information.

Harpinder Dhillon | Aug 24, 2021
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve | Aug 24, 2021

Drone use is not allowed on any Midpen preserves. There is a model aircraft field at Rancho San Antonio, but drones are not allowed. https://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/Model_Aircraft_Rules.pdf

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What trail name to start and get back safely?

LaLloronaUSA | Aug 25, 2018
Tom Lupin | Aug 25, 2018

Take any trails you like. None are rated advanced, high risk or otherwise. You can get back safely from all of them.

Is this park good for mountain biking? If yes, how long is the trail?

di do | Aug 19, 2022
David Nagel | Aug 22, 2022

Most of the trails are closed to Mountain Bikes

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Are the dogs on a leash allowed?

Irakli Kaloiani | Aug 3, 2022
Amanda Michelle | Aug 3, 2022

No. Dogs aren't allowed at all.

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Can we take strollers on the trail ?

Riyaz Ahmed | Jun 25, 2022
Shawn Imomov | Jun 25, 2022

Yes you can, I saw lots of parents with babies in strollers.

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Are dogs allowed?

Soul Hari | Apr 26, 2022
Frank Healey | Apr 26, 2022

No dogs allowed but Windy Hill OSP and Pulgas OSP do allow dogs

Is equestrian parking available and how accessible?

Peggy Oshea | Mar 27, 2022
Frank Healey | Mar 27, 2022

Yes, very accessible

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Are dogs allowed in the park

brian almas | Dec 27, 2021
Valerie Niles | Dec 27, 2021

No, dogs are not allowed at this preserve.

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trail map con fusing. .4 mi or .7 mi ? Loops? what loops ci confusing signs. How to get back to mparking lot would be helpful. Sometimes 4 choices. Which one back to parking lot??

Geza Csimma | Oct 28, 2021
Gina Theresa Colo Graham | Oct 28, 2021

The equestrian trail will take you back to the parking lot. Everything is one big loop.

Are electric off-road boards like OneWheels allowed? Perhaps only where the bikes are allowed?

Sean McKiernan | Aug 24, 2021
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve | Aug 24, 2021

Only as used to accommodate recreational opportunities for people with mobility disabilities. More information can be found in our Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices policy: https://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/4.10_OtherPowerDrivenMobilityDevices.pdf

Are you open for the public after March 17th and on?

Nobuko Self | Aug 24, 2020
Ana Luisa | Aug 24, 2020

This ranch is in Santa Clara county and under shelter in place laws. Right now it's too early to tell but this place might close down to three public. Under shelter in place, non essential travel is not recommended

Is there a camping site

Elsa Escobedo | Aug 25, 2019
Dave Tillette | Aug 25, 2019

No. It's only for running or hiking

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Is it stroller friendly ?

Patty Ojeda | Aug 25, 2019
Chris Kienstra | Aug 25, 2019

The trails are all unpaved. The areas near the parking lots are paved, so the area that allows model aircraft is fairly accessible, but walking a trail with a stroller is unfortunately not possible.

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Can we go mountain biking

Raffy9 Tubera | Aug 25, 2019
Carla Klein | Aug 25, 2019

Most trails are NOT open to bikes. You can bike to the farm - about 1 mile - but not on the trails in the hills. See the web site for more info.

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Is RC Flying allowed anywhere in the space?

Richard St. Onge (3DLayers) | Aug 25, 2019
Wyatt Alvis | Aug 25, 2019

There are fields on the outskirts of the preserve (near the parking lots as directed by Google maps) where I have seen RC flying before. The interior foliage would be too dense for flying I suspect.

What time does the ranch close on sundays

Ajay Naik | Aug 25, 2019
Max Lehman | Aug 25, 2019

Open til sunset all year.

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It is very expensive The place

Gerardo Ceciliano | Aug 25, 2019
Cheryl W | Aug 25, 2019

It's not free. But the parking lot is full.

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Is parking free.

valorie watari | Aug 25, 2018
Tom Lupin | Aug 25, 2018

Yes, but takes a while to find a spot in most days.

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Are dogs ok to bring

Ana Hernandez | Aug 25, 2018
Ryan Jordan | Aug 25, 2019

No dogs allowed.

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How much does it cost I mean any ticket?

Wareesha Salman | Aug 25, 2018
Cecilia Flores | Aug 25, 2018

No cost

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Is it dog friendly

susan harris | Aug 25, 2018
Jake Echanove | Aug 25, 2018

No dogs allowed.

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How is the parking in the afternoon during the weekend?

amy chao | Aug 25, 2018
Arnaud Ongenae | Aug 25, 2018

Definitely difficult !

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Can you bring a dog on a trail if they're on a leash?

brooke shapiro | Aug 25, 2018
Carolina Hernandez | Aug 25, 2018

No

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Are there any trails there open to bikes?

Mike Yu | Aug 25, 2018
Lyja Levas | Aug 25, 2018

Very limited. You can ride from the parking lot to the barn and that's about it.

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Can you solo hike at night and is it safe to do so?

Kevin Goh | Aug 25, 2018
Mandie Holmes | Aug 25, 2018

No. The park is closed at night and there is a very hefty fine if the rangers find you. There are also numerous mountain lions in the area and deer kills are fairly common. The farm attracts both lions and wild dog packs. You can night hike in some OSPs further north.

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I lost a Toyota car key and some house keys yesterday, when I hiking there, wish somebody found it ; would you please let me know, and where is your office there?or lost and found?

Linda Hsu | Aug 25, 2018
David Booth | Aug 25, 2018

This doesn't go to the park. Try their website.

Is this open today? What are the hours

Akshada Untwal Thakur | Aug 25, 2018
A Shridhar | Aug 25, 2018

Open today, Jan. 1. Entry gate closes at approx 5 p.m. (sun set), exit gate closed at 5.30 (30 mins after sun set).

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Is it dog friendly ?

Esmeralda De La Cruz | Aug 25, 2018
Daniel Noel | Aug 25, 2018

Large sign at Cupertino entrance says “NO DOGS”

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Where's a good place to stay for the night in the area of the nature preserve? Do you offer any horseback riding, canoeing, or guided hikes? Thank you for any info. Maureen Duax

Maureen Duax | Aug 25, 2018
Limo Uno | Aug 25, 2018

I would say it's either Sunnyvale or Cupertino. No I don't offer any such services.

Are there BBQ grills in the picnic area?

A Google User | Aug 25, 2017
Thomas Bornheim | Aug 25, 2017

Yes. They are a bit small and a bit worn out (may require some clean-up).

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