38 min
Overview
The Juan Bautista de Anza Trail departs from Arastradero Road and crosses over a bridge that spans the creek bed. The trail is a wide gravel path at this point and follows along the creek bed. At roughly .1 miles, the trail meets with the access trail that comes from the parking lot through Gate A. It continues to the left for roughly .3 miles until the trail climbs a switchback and intersects with the Meadowlark Trail. Wildflowers can be seen in the spring along the trail at this point. The trail continues for another .2 miles until it reaches the Arastradero Lake, which sits on the left hand side. There is a small trail that goes off to the left that circles part way around the lake. A little further along, the Arastradero Creek Trail goes off to the left.<br><br>The trail climbs up a hill before coming to the intersection with the Meadowlark Trail. You can return to your car if you go to the right or explore the preserve if you go to the left. The Juan Bautista de Anza Trail continues straight ahead as it passes the Bonus Hill Trail on the right and then passes the Ohlone Trail on the left. The trail passes Gate B before breaking off to the right and following the Arastradero Road as the trail descends to the junction with the Woodland Star Trail. The trail goes off to right as the trail becomes a narrow, dirt track and moves through the woods for roughly .25 mile until it reaches the edge of the preserve and a small parking lot. At this point, you can turn around and retrace your steps or take one of the many trails that intersect with the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail to explore more of the preserve.
Trail Stats
2.1 km
57 m
141 m
84 m
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Photos
Turkeys (in the center of the frame) can be seen along the trail.
Turkeys (in the center of the frame) can be seen along the trail.
Wildflowers along the trail.
Wildflowers along the trail.
The trail starts as a crushed gravel path as it makes its way through the preserve.
The trail starts as a crushed gravel path as it makes its way through the preserve.
The trail as it departs the Arastradero Trail and continues to follow the creek bed.
The trail as it departs the Arastradero Trail and continues to follow the creek bed.
Winter rains make the grass green in the winter and spring, bringing new life to the area.
Winter rains make the grass green in the winter and spring, bringing new life to the area.
Toward the end of the trail, it crosses a small bridge before emerging at a small parking lot.
Toward the end of the trail, it crosses a small bridge before emerging at a small parking lot.
The trail as it makes its way through the preserve.
The trail as it makes its way through the preserve.
The Arastradero Creek Trail departs from Arastradero Lake and starts climbing up one of the hills.
The Arastradero Creek Trail departs from Arastradero Lake and starts climbing up one of the hills.
The views from the trail.
The views from the trail.
The Arastradero Preserve Hills.
The Arastradero Preserve Hills.
The trail as it enters the preserve and makes its way through the shade of the trees.
The trail as it enters the preserve and makes its way through the shade of the trees.
The Juan Bautista de Anza Trail as it departs from Arastradero Road.
The Juan Bautista de Anza Trail as it departs from Arastradero Road.
Trees on the hills.
Trees on the hills.
The Arastradero Lake at the bottom of the hill.
The Arastradero Lake at the bottom of the hill.
The trail as it follows the road before it breaks off to the left.
The trail as it follows the road before it breaks off to the left.
The trail is crushed gravel as it works its way up from the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail.
The trail is crushed gravel as it works its way up from the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail.
The trail climbs from the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail toward the Portola Pastures Trail.
The trail climbs from the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail toward the Portola Pastures Trail.
Hiking along the Paseo del Roble Trail in Arastradero Preserve.
Hiking along the Paseo del Roble Trail in Arastradero Preserve.
The Meadowlark Trail as it departs from the trail. It's a dirt track that is popular with mountain bikers.
The Meadowlark Trail as it departs from the trail. It's a dirt track that is popular with mountain bikers.
The dirt trail on the back side of Bonus Hill Trail, a favorite for mountain bikers to descend.
The dirt trail on the back side of Bonus Hill Trail, a favorite for mountain bikers to descend.
A view from the top of Bonus Hill Trail.
A view from the top of Bonus Hill Trail.
Views of the hills and trees from the trail.
Views of the hills and trees from the trail.
The trail winds up the hill after passing the Arastradero Lake.
The trail winds up the hill after passing the Arastradero Lake.
The trail breaks off to the right and narrows to a dirt track as it makes its way into the woods. The trail drops into the woods and exits close to Caballo Lane.
The trail breaks off to the right and narrows to a dirt track as it makes its way into the woods. The trail drops into the woods and exits close to Caballo Lane.