A great place to walk during the week. You can get fantastic views of the South bay, and nice walks through the woods, and through the open spaces. Weekends are a bit crowded however, so if you can make it, see it during the week.

Nice place to hike albeit a little long at 8+ miles if you take the high meadow trail. Lots of crowd especially in the weekends and parking gets full pretty soon. Views are not exhilarating but there are a few points to lookout for. Restrooms only near the parking lot as expected so plan accordingly. Trail is moderate and can be done by beginners as well. Deer can be spotted.

I have hiked every trail. Do you doubtmy conviction? The proof is thepictures. Depending on your comfortlevel you can choose your ownadventure! Bring your water,sunglasses, trail mix, a proper hikinghat, shoes with good insoles and aenthusiastic mind that desires towander and meander FREE. The mostpreserve parking spots around.Rancho will not let you down. Rejoice!Starting out with Deer Hollow Farmis great. What comes next is up 2 U.

My first time visit impressed me. Fairy large area great for hiking and running. Different routes with ease or difficulty. Imagine spring time would be very green and flowery.

The staff has done a great job creating one way trails with easy to follow signage. Hidden in the hills of Cupertino, this is worth the drive. Beautiful views, seasonal water and a farm!(not open due to Covid). Perfect for hiking, picnics or just to relax in the open meadow area.

The parking lot was busy but seeing as it’s a huge park you can have the trail to yourself. Loved the accessibility -saw both elderly and tots enjoying the lush oaks/trails and babu animals at the farm.

This place paints a different picture, answers my different call and brings a certain comfort for me each time I need to get away from the chaos of urban living, stressful work weeks and noisy busy streets.Though a popular spacious place and often filled with floods of people on the weekends, this space has a variety of offerings--lush greens, wandering animals, beautiful meadows, bubbling creeks, leisure paved paths and higher trails that lead to more quietude for those that crave for moments of peace and meditation.If youre intentional about seeking out some solitude to clear your mind, listen to the sound of nature and spend a little time in contemplation while admiring Gods creation right in your South Bay backyard, this place just may be a sweet gem you need without committing to a long drive--its easily accessible and a quick ride from most of local neighborhoods.

Large nature area with over 20 trail of various difficulties. Scenic with wild turkeys and deer. Great for family or seasoned solo hikers. Benches around for relaxing sits and some picnic tables for groups. Paved road for walking makes for easy treks for those of us with a bad ankle or knee. So close to home right off I280. Remember to bring water and enjoy nature.

One of the best to go go hiking, if you one a long long trail this is the place to go. They have parking for the cars and then you can go hiking, but remember go with water, because is hard to find a place to buy it there. Beautiful mountain.

Amazing place to hangout with friends or family. You can do picnic, hiking, walking and cicling.P.s. 4 stars because this place doesnt allow dogs :/

Easy walk. Some trails are good for small kids bicycling.

Beautiful area. Lots of wildlife to see. Must visit at least once. Lots of nice hikes for all difficulty levels. Some hikes are also stroller friendly.Make sure to bring sufficient water/ electrolytes.Always watch your step in the hikes. I have seen people fall and get injured.

We went at 1pm do there weren’t very many people there which was great. So peaceful and it was a beautiful afternoon. Did the wildcat Loop Trail about 4 miles. It’s the best place to hike. Saw squirrels and wild turkeys. No deer this time

Very nice hiking place near silicon city. There are plenty of hiking trails and the best part is most of the trails are stroller friendly .Would love to come back and hike every weeekend

Beautiful views and fairly well maintained trails make this a great place for hiking or biking. Theres a modestly sized flying field for radio control airplanes and the like. Parking is plentiful, though it got a bit crowded later in the afternoon. Social distancing was not difficult and mask discipline was fairly good if not perfect. Narrower trails have been marked one way to promote distancing, so its a good idea to consult the map posted at the trail head.

Did Rogue Valley, Chamise and Mora Trail Loop.. Lots of Deer and Turkey sightings, definitely worth in all season..

SO many trails from level to steep going up into the coastal range here. Watch for wild animals because there have been several Mountain Lion sightings here. Many deer and turkeys roaming the area.

We go here once in a while and bring our dog. The trails are easy and the views are great. Good place for older trailblazers. Give it a try

Excellent ranch, very recommended for family workout with kids. Clean and well made trail for both pedestrians and bikes at all levels. What’s amazing is the delicate farm full of cows, sheep/goats, ducks and hens/roosters! We also saw wild deers and turkey close to the trails! Kids love it so much! Thanks to park/farm management and volunteers who preserve this place to be like a hiking paradise for the community! Will definitely visit more often in future!

This is an amazing getaway right in the middle of bay area. Very easily accessible from South Bay and is hugely popular among locals. This is not a local city park, its a natural preserve and stretches across the santa Cruz mountains and is gone to local flora and fauna, including the elusive mountain lions.The park has many trails and thus doesnt bore you even if you are a regular. If your are training for a marathon, this is the ideal place as it has mostly shaded trails with fair amount of elevation gain. Kids are welcome and you will do many of them. Bikers are welcome too and is a great opportunity to get some mountain biking training done here.There is also a petting farm located about a mile from the parking lot and is fin with kids. They have goats, sheep and cows.Make sure to get early as the parking lot gets full very quickly. Or get in later when the earlier ones are leaving.

A true jewel in the heart of Silicon Valley. Great hikes, picnic spots and even an area for radio controlled airplanes. Rangers are supere nice and super willing to help

Nice hike trails . Lot of trail options from easy to level of difficulty, tree shades along the trail helps during summer day . Verul good option for family. Go early to make sure you get a parking.

Convenient place to hike with a good range of trail difficulties. It’s hard to find parking on weekend mornings. Please follow the social distancing measures in place and respect your fellow trail goers

Love Rancho San Antonio. Been going to this park for 30 years. Best in the Bay area.

This is my favorite place for hiking especially in feb-apr. The creek is flowing and I love it.There are couple of trails. Also there is a farm which is an attraction for little kids. Usually takes about 1:30 -2 hrs for wild cat loop hike. There are longer hikes available too.Parking is not exactly limited but it is favorite spot so its hard to find parking no matter what time of day you go.

Park itself is very well maintained, lots of trails and wildlife, but by 6:30am, a half hour before sunrise, parking lots were getting crowded.

Its a beautiful, sprawling land of dry, dramatic hills and valleys covered in grass and great trees and thick vegetation. Beautiful views.

Alot of options for trails and properly managed

Nice little park where you can launch your own kayak or SUP. You can also bring your own picnic to relaxing the green.

My favorite place to go hiking. There are multiple trails to choose from with great views of the Bay Area. If you go early in the morning, youre more likely to catch deer grazing. Theres also a lot of wild turkeys. When its hot out, be careful of rattle snakes sunbathing in the middle of the trail. Due to the rainy season, theres been quite a spectacular bloom of wildflowers. There are nice restrooms in the two parking lots closest to the trails and a restroom by the farm. On a good weather weekend, youll need to come early, otherwise, expect budgeting time to hunt/wait in line for a parking spot.

Great place, been here many times. Number of different trails that you can try. There is also a farm with some farm animals. Parking can be a challenge especially on weekend mornings.

Great place for biking and walking. The area is well kept and theres is plenty of space for everyone. It doesnt feel as crowded as other Bay Area trails such as Sawyer Camp.

A very expansive hiking area with miles of incredible trails. You can choose to stay in the flats along the hillside or ascend up the hillside to experience the great Bay Area views. One of my favorite hiking areas in the Bay Area due to the variety and magnitude of trails and size of the preserve. The canyon trail and hike up to the vista point would be my favorite two in the preserve. Well worth a visit if you love to hike.

Amazing experience. Really scenic and good walking paths. The awesome weather added to the experience. My one-year old nephew loved his evening stroll here. Saw some turkeys and deers on the way. I was taking pictures of the turkeys from a close distance and thankfully a park ranger came and warned us not to get too close as they might attack.

Something for everyone here. Need a easy walk with a stroller? Yes. Need a long climb for your Grand Canyon prep? That too. Just want to hang out with the kids and chicks (young goats and chickens...) at the farm? Sure.The parking is lots better since the second lot was remodeled. If youre thinking of biking, theres a totally different route (not hilly or car-y) for you through the neighborhood in the other side of 280, its very convenient.

Really nice hiking trails with horses all around!

It’s a great family and kids friendly trial with many trails at various terrains. Free parking but be early to get a spot. Enough restrooms and water fountains.Animal farm is a mile away from parking lot and everyone loves to witness it. Close to nature just 5-10 miles away from Sunnyvale or Cupertino.

Very good place in a good weather, during covid they made one-direction trails to reduce number of close contacts, which is good as well. Trails are short and long, for any levels, good environment for kids. The rancho itself is closed for now unfortunately.In a rainy weather it cood be dirty, so check forecast.

Nice neighborhood place. There are easy trails as well as challenging ones

One of the best places in the bay area for hiking, biking, or to go visit with farm animals. The trails are well marked, and most of the reserve is accessible for kids as well. The kids will love Deer Hollow Farm where they can get close to goats, sheep, pigs. All in all a beautiful way to disconnect from the Silicon Valley and always on internet... And get closer to nature.

Lovely easy nature paths with a sweet creek next to the walking. Well maintained and my favorite, the petting zoo after a reasonable over one mile walk. Animals are well cared for, a very kind docent that was very happy to explain that area and the history. WHAT MYSTIFIED me were the 3 dead wild turkeys we encountered driving away from the place, in the open field across the street from the park. Theres bike paths with various levels of difficulty as well as other paths for walking.

I was visiting from out of town when my manager told me that we’d go for a hike during our lunch break. Despite the rain, the hike was absolutely amazing! Beautiful views and mist drifting up the mountainside made it feel like some movie set. Plenty of wildlife: deer, turkey, quail as well as signs warning of mountain lions

Lots of diff choices of trails. Some with trees and suitable for the days with lots of sunshine.

Popular but not overcrowded. Great if you want to fly your model airplane. Electric power only.

We picked an easy trail. Round trip was only 2.5 miles. This was our first family hike since...forever. at the end of our hike to Deer Hollow Farm, there was a nice little educational shack that kids can learn fun facts about the animals around the area.

Awesome workout place for different levels of fitness and training--from an almost flat 2 mile round trip to the Deer Hollow farm, to a moderate (550+ ft climb) 3 mile closed loop hike/run along Coyote trail (my favorite), to a difficult (1600+ ft climb) 9 mile closed loop hike/run along the PG&E trail.There is a lot of parking, but this place is extremely crowded during weekends and holidays. Be prepared to wait up to 15-45 min to get parking during busy time. Definitely advise car-pooling if coming here with friends and family. Consider the waiting for parking as a meditation exercise before your workout!Now the best part! This place has awesome trails (especially when various streams have water running), lots of wildlife (birds, snakes, wild turkeys, deers, rabbits, and occasionally mountain lions), and multiple restrooms. The CA park rangers here are always vigilant, and helpful when needed.The Deer hollow farm is a nice stop for small children if your are here for a casual visit. Updating (3/7/2020) with pictures from the farm (1-2 day old baby goats, and wild tom turkeys performing mating dance).Update: May 03, 2020. Today we spotted a great blue heron in the preserve. It has been several years since we last spotted them here.

Ranch I San Antonio is a mixed bag overall. There are many great trails to hike, but parking is a nightmare over.They have done a great job of trying to make many trails one way, but many people violated this. The one way trails also made it difficult to plan a hike as we didn’t know which ones were one way before we came upon them. This not anyone’s fault, but something to know.It is pretty here and we did see some deer as well l, which is always great, but we likely will hike elsewhere until after the pandemic.

It consists of lot of trails with dense trees. If you are planning to take a longer one (black mountain trail) carry sufficient water as there is no water source anywhere. It is a good hike.

When we pulled in the parking lot was mostly empty so it appeared to be safe to hike. People on the trail were wearing masks and keeping social distance. The farm is closed for safety. Bathrooms are open for hand washing, etc. The start of the trail has a lot of sun so bring a hat/sunscreen.

Great for family with kids. Nice walking, running, biking trails. Walking and biking are separate. Theres a very nice farm.

Great trails, popular hiking spot. Little shade though.

Beautiful place with plenty of trails. Trails range from easy to hard.

Awesome trails for all types of runners, hikers. Steep hills for gruesome LT workout, downhill well paved trails for constant low impact form work.Been there twice for trail running/ hiking, no complaints, restrooms are quite well maintained too.It gets dark in some areas of the trails due to trees so make sure you check sunset time before starting your hike/ run.Climbed 1600, still so much more to go.Starting at PG&E is better in my opinion as there are more gravel sections which are easier for uphill. Coming down on Coyote is better due to more smooth downhill and no gravel.Lookout for small tree roots sticking out in the trails, they can be deceivingly high, I tripped on one coming downhill, not a pleasant experience.

Amazing hike in the Bay area. Covered with trees. Wonderful water streams running beside trails.If youre planning for weekend hike, parking is limited inside the reserve.Must do hikes..

No food options available near...better to carry something to eat if travelling with kids. Nice place if you are nature lover.

There are many good short hikes here, and at some view points you can see a view of the south bay and peninsula. You can also do longer hikes up black mountain, to Rhus ridge or Hidden Villa. There is a good mix of trails with varied terrain. Scenery are green after rain, but otherwise some parts are quite yellow in the summer and fall.

Great park for hiking but very crowded these days. Hard to find parking. People block entry to lots and the road for long periods of time. Its hard if you plan for a hike but cant go. Even in the afternoon its crowded.

Great trails of different levels and distances. One way due to COVID-19 precautions.

Great place for easy hikes. It is very family friendly. They even have farm animals about a mile in.

This is an overall great place for outdoor activities...Great hiking trails, picnic areas, lots of parking options, well kept, dedicated area for RC plane flying, lots of wildlife, and a farm with a diverse range of animals for people to interact with as a bonus.I highly recommend!

Ive been going here since I was a kid. Parking is improved and there are a number of trails well kept and of differing length and difficulty, took my infant here and could have done the stroller instead of the carrier with the paved trail to deer hollow farm.

Lovely trails Decorated f with the Halloween spirit.

Did the wild cat loop early morning. Parking is a big problem. Come early as possible because one literally has to wait 20mins or more to see if someone is coming back. I reached at 7:05 and it was all packed with 4 cars ahead of me waiting. Trail is nice and moderate level.

Parking was always a problem. During May shelter in place, parking is STILL a problem. Other than that, always a relaxing place to walk around.

Decent place for hiking. But it seems very popular so parking gets full. I would prefer not so crowded place for hiking.

I love the trails BUT hate parking here. People will just wait at an enterence until a spot opens up and cause everything to back up. I wish they have better security circling around to make people move or have signs that say no waiting/stopping. I would just park on the streets and walk all the way to the trail. Its far but at least you dont have to deal with that.

A very nice place to hike with kids. Close to the city. Enough parking lot. It’s easier to find parking space in the afternoon.

Good hikes around a park, PG&E trail might be full of people and not super easy, but it deserves to spend two hours of going up

A beautiful park with trails for both hiking and biking. Theres also a small farm with farm animals and historical equipment and buildings. Great for kids, animal and nature lovers alike!

Nice trails that arent too steep, with no bikes or roller skates allowed for some inexplicable reason. Some people really enjoy rule making, I guess.

I went on a Tuesday morning between 7am and 10am. It wasn’t too busy, just enough people to feel safe hiking on my own. The view from Vista Point is worthwhile and a relatively short hike from the farm and entrance. Saw tons of wildlife and enjoyed the canyon trails and high meadows. Would suggest wearing layers as the temperature change can be quite drastic from trail to trail.

SOOOOO PRETTY. Loved the animals. Perfect place to take pictures. Its STUNNING. We took the loop trail took about 2 hours and it was amazing. Also the animals are ADORABLE. Perfect place for little kids, teens, and adults.

Nice for family walks in good weather.

A bit crowded but a nice walk nonetheless

Deer Hollow farm loop trail is an easy trail, where the trail paths are well constructed roads. you can take your children along, and they can ride their scooters as well.There is a nice ranch created at the end of the trail. The ranch has sheeps, goats, baby lambs, turkeys,cows and pigs.There is a small museum near the Deer Hollow farms, the museum has display of stuffed and preserved animals including red fox, owls, eagles, mountain lions and many more. You will also enjoy the touch table with bones, feathers, leaves, seeds, fur, nests and more

Plenty of parking. Very nice hilly trails to run. They recently created One Way routes for most -used narrow trails in respect to social distancing, so go to the home main page to take a look at the trail maps for new/diverted routes before planning your hike or....just follow the new One Way signs when you encounter them. Happy hiking, stay healthy!

Give us more parking and youll have the last star. Very nice otherwise

Great place to hike. Very accessible - stroller and wheelchair friendly. Maps, restroom, water fountains available. Parking is very tough on weekends though - come early or circle around to get lucky. There is an old animal farm there as well - kids love it.

Favorite simple overall hike/jog spot

Best place to hike. Has all levels of hike. Mobile Network coverage is good through out. Difficult to find parking. Restroom available at the trial head. There is a small farm for kids to see farm animals. Also, has a launch area for remote controlled air planes.

Urban hiking, Parking can be tough at busy times. PGE trail is arduous takes about 3 hours but lots of other smaller loops and trails. Can be crowded at times.

Beautiful open space and trails. We went a bit close to sunset so had to rush, but will definitely return! We did a loop hike that was about 2.5 miles. Perfect for our five-year old. She loved the farm! Looking forward to our next visit!

I would give this place a 5 but parking is EVIL. Theres hardly ever any parking, bring a lucky person with you when you visit. If youre able to secure a spot, youll enjoy this place. Its good for families and kids and theres a small farm with goats and chickens.Good place for long distance runs, varying surfaces and good for trail running

Open free to the public 365 days a year. Open 30 mins before sunrise to 30 mins after sunset.No dogs allowed.Helmets required for bikes/scooters/etc (even for adults).No drones allowed. Fix winged RC aircraft allowed at the runway. (Located near the main entrance).Parking is competitive on the weekends, easier on week days.Some beautiful trails, the deeper you go in the less people you encounter.

If you love nature, peace, hiking, running, walking or biking then this is your spot. Oh and they have a little farm to add into the mix of all that goodness. Great spot for families and friends or a solo trip.

This is a great place to hike, bike or run trails. There are trails for every level. Plenty of parking spots with three parking lots. Water fountains are at the Equestrian Parking Lot and the main parking lot at the bottom of the entrance road. It opens earliest in the Summer at 5:30 am depending on the month. It closes at Sunset. My favorite trails are Coyote Trail, Upper Wildcat Loop, Black Mountain Trail, High Meadow Trail and Stephen Arbors Trail which most locals know as PG & E Trail.

Good place to visit for trail lovers, be careful while bringing your children as during summer time you can see snakes near the grass/bushy places. Also there are warning of mountain lion. As we trail we have seen deers and also some creepy sounds inside the forest. Really must try place. But please bring water to keep yourself hydrated.

Great hiking trails for family. Various options for hiking routes according to your preference. Wonferful four seasons views. Observing different natural plants, birds, and other animals such as deers

Great local place for a quick fix exercise activity.

A jewel in the South Bay. Parking can get tight.

Easy parking during Covid Days.

Amazing place to go for hike multiple trails.

Clean air, wild animals, new breed of goats in the farm.Nothing could be better to release the anxiety or depression from the pandemic.

Raw nature and beautiful scenic trails that provide walk through both wilderness and open views. Took wildcat loop trail through the vista point. Car parking could get tricky, so better to arrive around sunrise. Will definitely come back to explore more.

This is the most beautiful hiking place. I have been there almost every weekend for the past 18 years. I saw deers, turkeys, coyotes, snakes, but not mountain lions yet. You can adjust your paces according to your own strengths. Slots of trails for you to pick.

Enjoyed the hike. Very nice place to start the day. Could spot many deer along the trails. There are multiple trails for hiking. Ample of parking available at the entry. Park opens at 6 in morning (after sunrise) and usually remains crowded on weekends. One can reach there in 15-20 minutes from Mountain View in early morning. Must visit place if youre travelling to silicon valley for business.

My first time to Rancho San Antonio. The park provides for hiking and bicycling. Also, is a Deer Hollow Farm, but it was closed because pandemic. I like big trees and saw a deers. I will go back to do more hiking in the future and check out the farm.

Love this park. Great trail runnning there. Get there early on the weekends! Gets packed very quickly. Also, try the Coyote Creek trail as an alternative to the more popular PG&E trail. Heres a photo I took from top of PG&E trail.

This reserve is amazing, it has various trails with different difficulty level. We did upper meadow trail via wild canyon trail, its shaded for most of the route, offers amazing forest views along the way.

Trails were nice and big. Beautiful views once you get to the top. Not too challenging. Get to your car before they close or you will get a ticket.