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Hiking on the Skyline Trail from Sunnyvale Mountain Trailhead in Sanborn County Park provides a nice, quiet, shady hike through the woods, with a kid-friendly inclination. There aren’t spectacular viewpoints along this route, but if you’re looking for a walk through the woods while it is hot in San Jose, this trail is a nice escape. My route recommendation is to take the Skyline trail northeast from the trailhead then at the fork with the John Nicholas Trail, go left to continue north on the Skyline trail. Venture as far as you would like, then turn around! Along the route there are some neat rock structures, as well as a strange looking tree that is filled with concrete.
Bathrooms
Yes (Port-a-potty)
Playground
No
Kid transportation
Walking or child carrier. Not appropriate for strollers. Bikes are allowed, but not suitable for trailers or young children.
Suggested Route
Park at the Sunnyvale Mountain Trailhead on Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35). Head northeast on the not-well-marked Skyline Trail (past the port-a-potty). At the fork, stay left to continue north on the Skyline Trail. Continue as far as you'd like to go and turn around.
Difficulty
Moderate. Some elevation change.
Parking Situation
Not much (but also does not seem like a high traffic trailhead)
Entrance Fee
None
Bonus
A strange tree filled in with concrete. Shade!
Official Park Website
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/pages/sanborn.aspx Trail map: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Documents/Sanborn%20Guide%20Map.pdf
Date Updated
September 2018
