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Steven's Creek County Park seems like a really gorgeous, under-appreciated park. Transplant this to a town with no mountains and the parking lot would be full every day. There are fairly easy trails with nice lake views and more challenging ridge ascent trails with great mountain views! A good route for kids is to park at the Bay Tree Picnic Area (in the Main Entrance to the park), then walk back over that bridge to start on the Steven's Creek Tony Look Trail. This trail runs along the creek which is quite peaceful. At the second fork shown on the trail map, stay right to head up the Loop Trail. This runs alongside the Steven's Creek Reservoir which has that gorgeous California glow. The trail is a lollipop so you’ll come back the way you came. After the hike enjoy lunch at the picnic areas and the kids might enjoy going down to the creek.
Bathrooms
Yes, at multiple parking areas.
Playground
No
Kid transportation
Walking or child carrier. Too steep for strollers at certain points. Bikes are allowed on the Tony Look Trail, but not the Loop Trail.
Suggested Route
Park at the main entrance to the park (on Steven's Canyon Road) by the Bay Tree Picnic Area. Walk back over the little bridge to start on the Steven's Creek Tony Look trail. Take a right onto the Loop Trail (which is really a lollipop). Return the way you came. Less than ~2 miles round trip.
Difficulty
Moderate. Occasional hills.
Parking Situation
Abundant
Entrance Fee
$6
Bonus
The creek could be fun for kids
Official Park Website
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Pages/StevensCreek.aspx Trail map: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Documents/StCrkMainFinal.pdf
Date Updated
December 2017
