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In article <4cinep$kp2@scam.XCF.Berkeley.EDU>, hh@scam.XCF.Berkeley.EDU
(Eric Hollander) wrote:

> i'm looking for some good running trails in the sf area, on the peninsula
> (near sunnyvale or mountain view preferably).  i want to avoid paved trails,
> and i would like a natural surrounding.  do you know of any?

I'd highly recommend Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve; take the
Foothill Expwy (?) exit off 280 and take a right @ the sign to Rancho San
Antonio (1st right?)  Miles of scenic natural trails, wildlife,
challenging hills but also some flatter terrain.

Also, if you continue down Foothill about 3-4 miles you'll wind your way
up into the hills a little bit and arrive @ Stevens Creek Reservoir Open
Space (on the left);  similar natural trails, views of the reservoir and
the B. Area, lots of wildlife (I've seen foxes, deer, and almost stepped
on a turtle in the middle of a trail once.)

Another nice area in the South Bay is in and around Lexington Reservoir,
but that's not  as close to you.  You can park on Main Street in Los Gatos
(by the L.G. Coffee Roasting Co) and run on miles of challenging trails.  
Again, natural trails, scenic views of the S. Bay.

Happy running!

-- 
Kathy

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