San Jose trails

Starting near Upper Penitencia Creek, this loop follows the Penitencia Creek Trail through Alum Rock Park’s canyon setting before climbing onto the North Rim Trail, where the route opens toward Eagle Rock and broader views over San José and the South Bay foothills. From Eagle Rock, the hike continues onto…

Distance: 7.7 mi • Elevation gain: 595 m • Maximum elevation: 574 m

Distance: 18.3 mi • Elevation gain: 79 m • Maximum elevation: 31 m

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 27 m • Maximum elevation: 48 m

Distance: 10.7 mi • Elevation gain: 52 m • Maximum elevation: 3 m

Distance: 0.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2 m • Maximum elevation: 7 m