Chisnantuck Peak Trail

Overview

Chisnantuck Peak Trail is buried deep in the wooded and grass foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. There are no nearby parking areas or roads to it. Thus, it is used as part of longer hikes through Calero County Park and Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve. Chisnantuck Peak Trail connects to other trails at both its start and end points. See the map and descriptions of the trail systems in this area to plan your hike on Chisnantuck Peak Trail.<br><br>As shown in this description, Chisnantuck Peak Trail starts at the Cottle Rest Site where Cottle Trail ends. From here, it enters the woods and begins climbing gradually for its entire length. As the trail ascends, the woods thin and there are open grassy sections. Views of Calero Reservoir and the Diablo Range across Santa Clara Valley, emerge. Continuing to climb, the trail once more becomes completely wooded for about its last .7 miles.<br><br>Chisnantuck Peak Trail ends at a ridgetop trail junction with Bald Peaks Trail and great views.

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Photos

The sunlit woods along Chisnantuck Peak Trail on a summer day.

The sunlit woods along Chisnantuck Peak Trail on a summer day.

Calero Reservoir

Calero Reservoir

San Jose behind the hills from Chisnantuk Peak Trail

San Jose behind the hills from Chisnantuk Peak Trail

Cottle Trail ends after running through a high meadow nestled among the forested foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Cottle Trail ends after running through a high meadow nestled among the forested foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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