A short, sweet hike. Most of the route is shaded. Has two climbing sections. Each gains about 500 ft. Goes through a gorgeous picnic spot a the confluence of Adobe Creek and East Fork Creek. Great views of Silicon Valley from Elephant Mountain.
Location: Hidden Villa
Large-sized Google Map
» Official Trail Map: Pretty good map showing various trails.
» Redwoodhikes Trail Map: Great map showing many parks like Purisima Creek, Huddart, Wunderlich, El Corte De Madera, Foothills, Hidden Villa and Rancho San Antonio. Trail maps for individual parks are available online for free. However, the RedwoodHikes map shows the big picture and is helpful for planning hikes that go through multiple parks.
1) To Long Bunny Loop trail head (0.3 miles): We started at the main parking lot which is inside Hidden Villa, next to Hidden Villa Summer Camp. We walked 0.3 miles along the paved road, towards Duveneck House (see trail map). The trail head was marked by a sign saying "Long Bunny Loop".
2) Long Bunny Loop (1.6 miles): A pleasant 500-ft climb followed by 500-ft descent, all along a shaded trail. The trail ends in a pleasant picnic area which lies at the confluence of Adobe Creek and Middle Fork Creek. This is a beautiful spot, very serene.
3) Creek Trail (0.6 miles): Meanders along Adobe Creek — the most pleasant section in this route.
4) Grapevine Trail (0.4 miles): Climbs a couple of hundred feet and connects with Hostel Trail.
5) Hostel Trail (1.1 miles): Provides panoramic views of Silicon Valley. Climbs to Elephant Mountain, then descends steadily to the paved road near the parking lot where we started the hike.
Location: 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024 . Parking area is visible in Google Maps if you zoom in sufficiently.
Directions: From Highway 280, take the exit for El Monte Rd going south. In 0.7 miles, turn left onto Moody Road. Hidden Villa is 1.7 miles ahead on Moody Road.
Google Maps:
Parking Fees: $5 per vehicle (last visited: Feb 2014)
Capacity: Almost 50 cars can be parked in the main parking lot, which is next to Hidden Villa Summer Camp
Latitude: 37.354356 Longitude: -122.156827
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