Foothills Nature Preserve

Every time we hike at Foothill Nature Preserve, we tell ourselves that we need to come here more often. It's a 15-20 minute drive from the Valley (there's a small entrance fee), and you are in nature, surrounded by flowers and birds. The trails are well maintained and there are nice picnic spots. The Preserve appears to be still a hidden gem, because every time we visit it's not crowded.

Nice quiet park with lots of trail options. Hillier than we thought at first. $6 charge is reasonable for a single trip. Very nice ranger at front. Would come back again particularly when rancho San Antonio and others are full

Foothills Nature Preserve is a peaceful escape. The parking process is easy with a credit card machine for tickets. The lake is vibrant with lots of fish, turtles, and ducks. We also enjoyed spotting turkeys and deer on the trails. A great spot for a quick nature fix!

Beautiful wide open area. Took the Chamise trail which was less than a mile and fairly easy with some elevation. Benches here and there to sit and enjoy the view around lake and view points. Also, saw lots of deer.

The Foothills Nature Preserve is a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon. It’s really quiet and peaceful. There’s nice views, some deer frolicking about, and plenty of space to relax. It does cost a bit of money to bring a car in, but it’s not too bad. Definitely worth it for a beautiful place to walk, hike, have a picnic, or whatever. Highly recommend!

Such a serene and amazing place with shaded hiking trails , clean washrooms , picnic spots , u can sort dears, many kinds of birds, ducks , humming birds, a variety of fungus, very close wildlife watch of foxes. No dogs allowed on weekend and holidays

Foothills Nature Preserve, now open to the public for a $6 entry fee, is a beautiful spot for nature lovers. The views from Vista Hill are stunning, offering a perfect vantage point of the surrounding landscape. Boronda Lake adds to the serene atmosphere, making it a great place for a peaceful hike or a relaxing day outdoors.

Lovely park with nice trails, decent elevation, lots of wildlife, charming small lake with an island and areas with green grass. $6 will get you in- card or exact cash at the entrance, or free for veterans, with student ID, pass from Palo Alto library, etc. They gave picnic areas with tables and a visitor center with a fireplace, sitting area and WiFi (free). Parking may be a bit challenging on a busy day.