Upper Stevens Creek County Park

View of a gravel trail with trees and brown fallen leaves on the side of the trail

Welcome to Upper Stevens Creek County Park. This 1,280 acre Santa Cruz Mountains redwood park offers a wilderness experience for visitors interested in the park's mature stands of douglas firs and redwoods.

How to Get There

Upper Stevens Creek County Park is located at:

Skyline Blvd Palo Alto, CA 94034

Park Office: (408) 867-9959

Upper Stevens Creek Park can be accessed from Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35). A parking area is located approximately 3 miles south of Page Mill Road and 3.2 miles north of Highway 9. Upper Stevens Creek Park may also be accessed by foot, horse or bicycle from Stevens Canyon Road or the connecting Mid-Peninsula Open Space lands and trails. Public transit is available to Stevens Creek County Park.

Activities

The park is also popular with mountain bicyclists and for its 12.6 miles of long hiking trails and valley vistas. This park offers lush, densely wooded trails for a variety of users. The unique combination of recreational resources and natural beauty make Upper Stevens Creek County Park a magnet for hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, and nature lovers.

Hours and Fees

The parks are open year round from 8 a.m. until sunset.

Accessibility

In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (‘ADA'),the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities. The Department will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disability have an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs, services, facilities, and activities. If you need assistance with an ADA request, please contact our ADA Coordinator.