Alum Rock Park Trail, San Jose

Alum Rock Park Trail, San Jose

Alum Rock Park Trail

Location: San Jose, CA
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Hiking trails, bird watching, trail running.

Located in the Alum Rock district of San Jose California, Alum Rock Park is the oldest municipal park in California. Founded in 1872, the said park is located in the Diablo Range foothills on the east side of San Jose. It is a 720 acre park offering 13 miles of trails ranging from fair leveled to sharp switchbacks going to the ridges of the North and South Trim Trail.

The valley features a visitor center, a museum, playgrounds and picnic areas, activity areas, mineral springs, and a variety of lush plant life. The park also serves as a good camping ground. Some of the trails in the area are part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Moreover, the Todd Quick Trail connects with the Sierra Vista Open Space Reserve located in Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.

Top 3 Adventure Hacks

1) Camp With Comfort 

The valley features playgrounds and picnic areas, mineral springs, and a variety of lush plant life. The park also serves as a good camping ground. Whether you want to bring along a hammock, an inflatable sleeping pad, a mummy sleeping bag, or a full blown tent, you need to bring the right adventure essentials with you.

Relax on the Legit Camping Ultralight Hammock for extra fun!

2) Lounge In The Wilderness

The breathtaking scenery is definitely a sight to see, why not lounge in the summit with an inflatable sofa and revel in the beauty of nature?

3) Keep Track Of The Weather

During rainy days the trails are a bit muddy. It is better to bring a boot.