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The Stanford Dish loop is a popular route for Stanford University students as well as Silicon Valley professionals. The area is named after the large radio telescope that can not be missed. Its steep paved trail is suitable for running, walking, and hiking. Bicycles are not allowed. Opening hours vary depending on the month of the year: January: 6:30 AM-5:00 PM February: 6:30 AM-5:30 PM March: 6 AM-6:30 PM April - August: 6 AM-7:30 PM September: 6:30 AM-7:00 PM October: 6:30 AM-6:00...

The Baylands Nature Preserve, said to be the largest salt marsh preserve on the Bay, encompasses nearly 2,000 acres protected for wildlife, including the endangered clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse. The preserve contains a duck pond (formerly a saltwater swimming pool); tidal and freshwater marshes; a sailing station for windsurfers and hand-carried, non-motorized boats; and almost 15 miles of trails, all of which have some wheelchair access. Although quite a few of the trails are...

An excellent loop for jogging, walking, or bird watching. The Palo Alto Baylands is home to the elusive California Clapperrail.

Pearson Arastradero Preserve has 10 miles of trails and is located in Palo Alto, California. The loop trail offers great birding opportunities and the trails are used by hikers, cyclists and equestrians. Some trails are closed seasonally due to wet conditions. The preserve has 10.25 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Most of the trails (6.6 miles) are open year-round. Some trails (3.6 miles) are designated as "seasonal" and are closed at the trailhead after heavy rain...

Arastradero Preserve offers nice trails for hiking, running, mountain biking and horse back riding. The Redtail Loop is a shortloop trail that is manageable for all experience levels, including children. This trail offers some nice views on the foothills, the Stanford Dish, Highway 280 and Felt Lake.