Stanford Dish Trail

Stanford Dish Trail 

Today, I want to share with you one of my favourite hiking trails!!

The Stanford Dish Loop Trail is a 3.7 mile loop recreational trail located in Stanford, California that offers panoramic views of Stanford Campus (with the distinctive Hoover Tower) and the Southern Peninsula stretching from San Francisco (North) to Oakland (East) to San Jose (South) to Los Altos Hills (West).

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step ~  Lao Tzu


The best view comes after the hardest climb!

The Stanford Dish trail, accessible year-round, is primarily used for walking and running (biking is verboten). 

There are three gated entrances. 

  1. Most visitors use the Stanford Ave. gate, located where Stanford Ave. intersects with Junipero Serra Blvd. Limited parking on first-come-first-serve basis is available on Stanford Ave.
  2. The Gerona gate is near Campus Dr. and Lake Lagunita, but there is no parking. 
  3. The Alpine gate is near Interstate 280 on Alpine Rd. at Piers Lane and adds another 1.5 mile distance to the loop



Come prepared:

1. Parking can be a challenge given the popularity so we usually make sure we get there at daybreak. Savvy hikers park at Nixon Elementary outside school hours, including evening and weekends.

2. It can get quite hot and sunny, there isn't any shade so make sure to wear a sun cap and SPF Dri-Fit clothing.

3. There are no rest rooms along the way, so be prepared to tough it out for 90 minutes or so.

4. During Covid19, the only water source was also unavailable. So bring along a water bottle.

5. Stay on the path and do not approach wild life. You might encounter deer, wild turkey, ground squirrels and a variety of hawks along the trail. Sometimes the park rangers will post warnings of coyote sightings.

6. Kids will love to see the Stanford's Conservation Program including efforts to enhance habitat for the California tiger salamander including new breeding ponds. 

7. The route periodically closes for Red Flag Warnings, maintenance, or educational events. Make sure to visit https://dish.stanford.edu/ before planning you trip. You can also email your query to: thedishinfo@lists.stanford.edu

Don't forget to leave a comment with a memory of your favourite hike!
Location: Stanford Dish Hiking Trail, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

Comments

  1. Rita ANovember 21, 2021 at 4:41 PM

    Another interesting and informative article. Lots of good tips for anyone going to do this hike.

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