Pretty leisurely hike, could definitely spend 3-4 hours here easily. definitely bring a hat and lots of sunscreen as theres very little shade. theres a lake here that looks a little pitiable. fairly dog friendly, but no signs that explicitly say dogs can be off leash (or must be on leash)

Much of lake is dried but good stroll, this would be definitely more scenic post rainy season.. Expect Turkey, Ducks and with luck some Deer..

I guess it’s prettier when the grass is green. Still beautiful when it’s golden. But it’s barely shaded anywhere so if it’s a hot sunny day it’ll be hardly tolerable. View is good on these hilltops, and easy routes for the whole family. The toilet is quite clean. Small parking lot.

Park is small and for the most part on the flat side but you cant beat the location! Parking lot is small and fills up pretty readily. Trails are well maintained and the park is full of geocaching for those of us who enjoy the sport.

You can see deers if you are lucky. Its a good trail with nice views

Its nice! If you park in the gated area, be sure to get back before the gates close... I got back late and had to call the police to be let out. Took an hour or so for them to arrive, but the night sky was so beautiful even when locked in (way more stars than usually visible!) and the night sounds like crickets and frogs were so nice! Just be sure to follow the timing rules.

My white lab and I run here several times a week. This is one of the few dog friendly parks near Palo Alto thats open to dogs and horses 7 days a week. If you are afraid of dogs, or if you are the kind of person that likes to yell at people for not wearing a mask on wide open lightly used trails, please choose another park.

I live in Palo Alto, and this is a great place to go for a quick jog or walk. I have typically found that the Stanford dish trail is slightly more crowded. So, if you are looking to avoid crowds, this is a good option. Also, it’s pretty close to the Stanford dish trail. The sunsets are beautiful, as you can see in the pictures. There’s a lake that in the neighboring property, which just looks amazing.

One of the few places open by foot or bike during covid-19. Parking is closed as of April 2020. Most people park a few blocks away on the side gravel. Unfortunately entrance areas are a bit crowded. The trail can be quite exposed to the sun. Otherwise this is a very nice trail with rolling hills.

Absolutely beautiful reserve. Great for biking (mountain and road). Dog friendly. Parking is a little difficult if you get there later than 8:30am on a weekend.

Lovely area. Clean bathrooms. Rolling hills but not too steep. Dogs allowed on lease. Not many benches or trash bins along the way. Small parking lot.

Parking was easy. Hiking is bit difficult on warm (sunny) day because trail doesnt have any trees. The view from the top of the trail is nice.

An easily accessible hiking area in Palo Alto that starts at the base of the foothills and gradually ascends up the hillside. There are a few trails that branch off from one another but it is easy to create your own loop since most rejoin somewhere in the park. About have the landscape is open hillside with incresible Bay views and the other is covered by oak trees which provide great shade from the sun. One of my go to hiking locations and also one of my favorites.

Went on a 4 mile hike around this area. It was my first time here. I was not expecting the lack of shade so be prepared for that. Otherwise it was a good time of walking!

Im not a hiking person but I do love relaxing walks around nature and this is exactly that. Very pretty, relaxing and not strenuous trails. Dog friendly AND informative.

Nice, open trails with views of the Stanford Dish. Some parts are steep, but mostly pretty chill grades. A little crowded, and nobody wearing a mask. You can cover all the trails on a mountain bike in about 1.5 hours.

Beautiful scenery!!! Love the little hills! We went on a Sunday afternoon and We had to park on the side of the road though. Not sure if the parking lot was closed or full.

My local shangri-la for mountain biking and hiking! There are a series of short ascents up to a beautiful view of Palo Alto Nd the South Bay.

The hike was lovely. We took the trail to Astradero Lake (my dog and I.) Its a bit drab in the winter but there were many different kinds of birds. We saw quite a few people and Donna and one horse on the trail. If your dog is sensitive to that sort of thing, consider a less trafficked trail. There are restrooms on site as well as a trash can and a water fountain with attachments for filling water bottles and a bowl for dogs.The parking lot is spacious but was almost full when we arrived at 10AM on a Thursday.

Little shade bring water and mister next time. Small mountain bike terrain track is cool.

Really lovely! Great for bringing your kid in a stroller.

Nice quiet beautiful walk.

Nice place for hiking. Drinking water and restroom are available.

Very close to civilization, yet the trails are beautiful and secluded. Dog friendly.

Well maintained trails, good for hiking and biking.

A great place for a hike. Not a lot of shade, so beware on really hot days. Gorgeous views the whole way round.

Great place for a walk, run, bike, and dog adventure. Parking lot gets pretty full. Bring a hat and sunscreen as theres not much shade.Restrooms and water fountains available by the parking lot.Great place to bring kids.

I loved this place you can go hiking or with your bike

Easy dirt trails for road bikes!

Absolute ultimate accessible Preserve. Either hiking or mountain biking provide enchanting experiences! Benefits the soul and the body with a bunch of gentle steeps that will only make you stronger. You might sight rabbits, coyotes, hawks, wild turkeys, and if lucky bigger animals like bobcats and rarely mountain lions. At a pedaling distance from midtown Palo Alto.

Beautiful and not so many people

Our team was here to volunteer. Staff were great and the park is so clean and enjoyable.

Not bad. Pretty loud near the highway.

Excellent place to hike. There are a lot of trails within this preserve and you can pick your loop depending on how long you prefer to hike. Some of the trails are really really beautiful and scenic. Dogs are allowed as well but should be on leash. At the peak of the trail you get a beautiful partial view of the valley and the bay. You can also buy go mountain biking here on these trails.The parking at the preserve is very limited and you might not find a spot during the weekends. But if you wait for a few mins, people coming back from their hikes might leave and you can find a spot then. Else you can park at the side of street a few meters away from the reserved parking area.Overall good spot to hike during the weekends.

Great hiking spot. Weekend parking gets full fast but thats to be expected. Has hikes for all levels. There are decent bathrooms as well.

Beautiful hiking/running trail.

Very nice hiking place with your dog.

Great trails for biking and. Hiking

Nice flat routes for a 9 month pregnant lady :) and nice views of rolling green hills and horses. Also really close to Palo Alto. Good for a quick easy scenic stroll.

Great place for a hike with kids and pets with good views

Great place to ride bikes/ hike

Beautiful park to walk, run or mountain bike. Trails are well kept and vistas abound. Just be aware that the parking is challenging - it is full most weekends but the turnover is relatively consistent.

Great park for easy rides

Great for a quick MTB work out. Or a nice hike.

Nice hilly terains to hike and bike. No shade but there is shade near restrooms. The road leading to the parking lot is narrow and no bike lane. So be careful riding or driving that stretch.

Nice hikes, works great with little ones and dog on leash. Just watch out for cyclists.

Great place for a relaxing walk.

Covid friendly one way trails

It was a bit crowded on the weekend but everyone got along well. It was an enjoyable outing.

Parking was very hard but the trail was nice.Perfect Short, easy, trail for a Sunday. All the trail are about 1 mile or less.

Nice open space hiking. Several short hikes of varying difficulties​ through fields and a couple of small lakes. Narrow paths shared by locals walking their dogs, horseback riders and mountain bikers. Small educational pavilion located at start of trails. Not many animals seen during my morning walk. Clean restrooms and fresh water fountains available.

Beautiful trails open for mountain biking and hiking.

Super great place to go mountain biking of hiking

Its a beautiful place to go for a walk on the afternoons

Lovely hiking. Easy, well marked trails.

Always manage to see a few animals in the evening - hares, deers, owls, snakes, horses, turkeys, cyotes.

Great local place to hike. Parking a problem on weekends.

Great short hike, due to the wet conditions some trails were closed. The all season trails can be hiked in 1 hour

Decent trail system for basic hike. More exposed then I like in the summer and you have to watch out for mountain bikes.

Nice little park with good views, next to the 280. Great place for a short hilly walk/run/cycle.

Nice place for a hike of mild difficulty, or even a trail run. Lots of dogs and mountain bikers, but the trails are plenty wide.

Mostly well groomed gravel trails for fast trail biking. Convenient spot to stop and hike without too many hills.

Beautiful place to see the Bay and enjoy sunshine. Bring sun screen for sure.

Great short ride on the mtb. Trails are not too technical so good for beginners. Parking lot is way too small.

Good for a jog, but other that that, its a fairly barren landscape with lots of horse droppings. Would much rather hike at Edgewood, along the bay, or up in the redwoods.

Beautiful nature ️ Best hiking with dog.

Favorite place for an afternoon hike or trail run. Several nice trails through wooded hillsides. Distances ranging from 0.5 miles to 5ish miles. Generally not to crowded, but parking can be a problem at popular times.

Pretty great place for a quick XC bike ride. Fun seeing people on horses too!

Best place in the neighborhood for a evening stroll and to catch the sunset

Couple of hiking trails in the heart of bay area

Great local park for a run.At times busy with mountain bikers.

Beautiful place to hike, dogs ok on leash only

Well protected area. Would be great in a cooler day...

This is a dog-friendly trail and a good place to hike/walk.Parking can be an issue sometimes but if you are willing to wait then you are fine. Clean rest rooms and rest areas are readily available for anybody.Way too much horse poop though

Always love a nice hike.

Come here every week for a good long walk with my dogs. Must be on leash (bikes, rattlesnakes, coyotes etc) but miles of well maintained and marked trails. Bathrooms and water available. Parking limited on busy days but overflow available on street about 100 yards south.

My morning hiking group loves the easy access off 280, sufficient parking on weekdays, and clean bathrooms. The drinking water fountains include a dog level fountain, regular fountain, and water bottle filler. Several trails offer a variety of flat and hilly terrain as well as different lengths of hikes. Not much shade so this is a better choice in late fall, winter, and early spring. Not a good place to hike in the heat of summer. Many hikers were walking dogs on a Tuesday. A few cyclists were on the trails, but the wide trails offer plenty of room to pass. Lovely views of the valley and bay.

Great outdoor space. Careful, because theres no shade!

Just a simple walking trail amidst rolling hills and California oak savannah. Kestrel sittings and handsome scenery - walk was over fairly quickly. Not at all strenuous but an enjoyable place to walk and facilities and interpretive displays well done. Clean bathrooms and good drinking water resources.

Very well maintained. Kindly trail goers all.

Great hiking. Big views

Wonderful hiking location close to Stanford and silicon valley! :))

Not too much scenary or woods. Mostly fields

Greak trails, bad T-Mobile signal

First and foremost, get there around 7am-8am if you hope to find parking. Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is great for going on a brisk hike in the morning. Its short enough that you work up a bit of sweat and then go about your other activities when youre done.Adjacent to the main trail there are other trails on which explore. Also look out for the wild Turkey, Snakes, Bobcats, Quails, and other wildlife. This place is a gem in an otherwise urbanized region.

A very nice trail for winter time, and early spring. I hiked there in May, it was still nice, but too much sunlight.

Sweeping, grassy hills and soaring birds of prey - but parking can be tough!

Saw three red tailed Hawks today

A beautiful area! Its really hard to give nature preserves anything less than five stars. There are some light hiking trails that seem to be bike friendly.Do note that theres not much shade here. The parking lot is also pretty small!

Great hiking in the middle of beautiful and serene rolling hills. Especially gorgeous in the spring/late winter when the hills are green and wildflowers are abound!

Great spot for a short walk, but there is limited shade, so it can get very warm. Also, keep a close eye for Poison Oak. There was a ton of it when we visited in mid-July.

Great for beginner mtb people.

Quiet beautiful place for Mtn Bike ride in the evening near sunset.

I love biking around here

Loved the hike. Very little shade on this trail though.

Favorite Palo Alto park for hiking and MTB. I might be the most frequent visitor

Beautiful place for a walk or ride. Parking area is limited. Watch out for snakes!

Wide open meadows with nice views offering easy to moderate hikes. Does get a little hot in sun but is a perfect place for a hike on cooler days.

Gorgeous views, not too long a loop in case you dont have too much time. Parking lot is small so you might have to park on the street a little ways off.. worth it though

Great biking and hiking! The mountain bike trails are definitely beginner friendly. High traffic in terms of biking, hiking and youll most likely see a couple equestrians. One of my favorite places!