Los Alamitos Creek Trail

I heard good things about this trail and decided to check it out. First part is pretty steep but very short to the point. It does connect to more challenging trails. The top of the trail is not impressive so it’s probably my last time hiking there.

I love this trail and I’m lucky enough to live right across the street from it!
Whether I’m going on a run or on a nice walk this trail leads to all the parks, neighborhoods, schools and ends at the Almaden lake. Over a past couple years they’ve repaved the concrete so it’s nice to know its being maintained.

A nice, gentle 1.5 mile each way paved path. The perfect length round trip for quick 20 – 30 min puppy run. The quarter mile markers help with pacing. There are bikers and even a horse trail though I didn’t see any horses when I went. Some reviews say the path is too narrow for the traffic but I didn’t find this to be the case. The path is plenty wide enough. I didn’t feel anxious as bikers passed by.

This trail is so close to my house and I’m literally walking on it every day with my dogs. Most of the bike riders are courteous and call out before they pass. The Santa Clara Valley water District keeps most of the trees trimmed that would get in one’s way. I always feel like I’m taking a walk in the country even though I’m a city girl. I highly recommend taking the walk from the bridge along Camden to Lake Almaden which is a 3 mile round-​trip.

Great spot

I’ve run this trail a few times when I’ve visited San Jose and each time, I’ve been impressed. The trail is clean and well shaded with multiple working drinking fountains and small exercise stations on regular intervals. It connects straight to Lake Almaden (which is also nice) and follows the creek right there from the suburbs. Only negative thing I really have to say is that there’s no warning on whether or not the Lake is actually closed at the trailhead and the trail itself is rather short. For serious running workouts, it might be better to follow other trails that provide greater distance, or more challenging terrain. Furthermore, there are few lights near the trail, so I cannot recommend running it at dusk or in the dark. Other wise, be you a runner, walker, biker, or even an equestrian, go nuts and have fun!

A beautiful, tame trail for everyone to enjoy! As a local Almaden native, I thoroughly enjoy Los Alamitos Creek Trail :) It’s become a family and even friends exercise get-​together nowadays. Definitely check it out if you’re in the area!
++PROS++
+ Hikers, bikers, walkers, talkers, strollers, horse riders all are welcome! There is one main trail for everyone, and one horse riding trail– don’t see that every day huh?
+ Pretty, natural trail along the river/​creeks which ends at Almaden Lake entrance. Get ready to see bushes, tree shrubbery, and wild animals! Spotted a white crane once!
+ Friendly, non-​troublesome people sharing the road with ya.
+ Exercise spots along the trail. Need to do a chin up? Want to stretch? There are various exercise mechanisms for you to utilize!
+ Picnic tables and benches are along the trail, so you can enjoy and rest.
+ There are designated park lots where you can park your car!
+ Pretty tame and straight trail for beginner runners and hikers… and children and dogs!
–CONS–
— NO LIGHTS along the trail! Do NOT attempt to take this trail after it gets dark… It gets scary oowee :[
— Limited parking space. Sometimes if it gets too popular, parking spaces can be taken up. Plan accordingly!
— There doesn’t seem to be any water fountains or sources along the trail. Bring your own water.
— Some places are not kept well, but it’s the middle of winter so meh.

I run on this trail once or twice a week! I love that it’s nice and wide, safe, and there is LOTS OF SHADE. If you’re the kind of person who likes to work out while you walk or run, there are also work out stations along the way. There is plenty of water along the way too.
I know it seems like kind of a sissy thing, but as a girl running by myself, I’m always nervous to try to run somewhere I don’t know very well. I’m glad that I decided to go try it out because there are always a ton of people on this trail.

Love this trail for it’s 80% shaded with trees, and the paved trail is well-​maintained. I went on a weekday and encountered other joggers, walkers, and bicyclists every couple of minutes; you never feel like you’re completely isolated and alone, which gives you comfort and a sense of safety. I’ve only gone for the southern half of the trail, but plan on returning to do the other half that goes towards Almaden Lake.

Great flat trail with lots of green.
Good for biking, walking or running.
Wish we had found it sooner.
It starts near Lake Almaden.
We’ll go again.

Chloe my golden likes this place. it’s a nice trail :)

Paved and marked trail, walkable/​runnable year-​round and in all kinds of weather. Mostly flat. I’ve found people on this trail are friendly and exercise good trail etiquette. It’s a treat to walk along a clean, happy creek with native plant sights and smells right alongside a residential neighborhood.

Very EASY trail indeed! So flat and paved. Shaded. There are little workout stations. Too many bikers though. Too much and aggressive for my blood. I think it’s great for very beginners but not much of a view. Would come back though if I am with a first time hiker.
Parking is a bit of a pain…

This trail is lovely. There is plenty of shade and plenty of room for everyone to be able to share the trail. I love to jog here and take walks with my boys and my dog. Totally stroller friendly. You can park at the lake for free if you have a city parking pass so that is nice. The trail itself It’s not treacherous and keeps up well all throughout the year

This is a fairly scenic trail that has a little bit of everything. On this particular day, I started just outside at the Almaden Lake trail and ventured onto the Los Alamitos Creek Trail for a nice 6 mile run
It winds through parks, a lake area and up and around the almaden valley area of home which are typically of the nicer variety
On a beautiful sunny day, this is a nice way to spend it if you are local to the area!

This is a great creek trail that meets most, if not all, of my criteria for a trail:
1) Well-​maintained A/​C path so I can take my son in the jogging stroller and get my run on.
2) Beautiful views of trees, waterways (Los Alamitos Creek) & nice Almaden Valley homes line the way of this trail. Also, this area seems to be immune to the Local Outdoor Enthusiasts (LOE) that usually litter most waterways in SJ these days. The creek here appears to be clean and litter-​free.
3) Lots of mostly-​friendly people to help you feel safe as you zone out during your walk/​run/​stroll; this is essential – especially in some of the more isolated spots, and in areas that are prone to LOEs.
This trail officially begins at the south end of Winfield Ave adjacent to Almaden Lake and ends at Harry Rd where you can continue along the Calero Creek Trail into Calero Park. The whole thing stretches for about 7-​miles round trip. So, plan your day accordingly.

This trail is a good place for a quick run, as it is mostly flat, partially shaded, and usually occupied enough for a solo runner to feel safe.
The creek makes the experience feel more like a trail run. There are a couple water fountains located along the path, as well as shaded benches and exercise stations.
Watch out for bicyclists and rogue dogs (even when they’re on a leash).
From the parking lot on Camden to the gate into Almaden Lake Park is almost exactly 1.5 miles, so it’s easy to map out a 5K.

A good place to ride your bike and I like the fact that it is connected to Almaden Lake. Beware of pedestrians. I try and ride here at «off» times because there is not a lot of trail sharing etiquette. Early am walkers and dinnertime walkers are the most hazardous. Otherwise, a good place to ride and safe route to link one side of Almaden Lake to the other side of Coleman Ave. and get to the Oakridge area.

If your in the southern part of SJ, this is a good trail to burn off all of those calories that you consumed by trying all of those eateries you found on Unilocal… =)
The trail is paved and there is a line painted in the center to keep north/​south traffic on their side. This is especially good for bikers and rollerbladers. (keeps joggers/​walkers on one side so you can pass them on the other lane if your on a bike)… It is also flat so there is no strenuous uphills…
I personally do not like to jog on the street or road bike due to traffic/​cars. You don’t have to worry about that with this trial…
You can park on Colman at Almaden Lake park and start there which takes you down towards Camden and onto McKean road.
Or you can head down Almaden expressway to Camden, turn left and there is another small parking lot on the left. From this lot, you can go north and head up to Almaden Lake or go south and head towards McKean road. You can continue south which will take you down towards Santa Theresa park. There is a dirt creekside trail that you can choose when you head south.

I’ve seen this trail go through a lot of improvements over the years as an Almaden resident for 20+ years… it’s nicely paved, with painted lines, and lots of fitness guides throughout the trail. It’s pretty flat for the most part. Great place to run, walk, bike, or ride your horse.
I love running near water and this trail hugs the creek pretty closely. It leads to Almaden Lake and continues past it, but not around it. So keep that in mind if you wanted to do a loop around the lake… not possible unless you run outside the park and onto Coleman/​Almaden Expy. =P
Approximately 3.75 miles from the beginning at McKean/​Harry Rd to Almaden Lake.