Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Lexington Hills, Santa Clara County, CA

EntryFree entry
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ParkingNo parking fee
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DogsNot allowed
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HoursSunrise to sunset ±30 min
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Size
692 acres Source
Managed by
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

About Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Second-growth redwood forest three miles south of Los Gatos with more than 10 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. Source

Located three miles south of Los Gatos, Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve has over 10 miles of hiking and equestrian trails that meander along cool perennial creeks and through 1,430 acres of a second-growth redwood forest, extensive areas of Douglas fir and oak woodland. Higher elevations offer expansive views of the Sierra Azul Range. Near the parking area is a short easy-access, self-guided interpretive trail that circumnavigates Upper Lake.
From the official park page · checked Oct 15, 2026

Facilities

  • Historic Site
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms

Facility details: OpenStreetMap, official park information

Sunrise & sunset

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve hours follow the sun (Sunrise to sunset ±30 min). Mid-month times for this location:

MonthSunriseSunset
Jan7:20 a.m.5:12 p.m.
Feb6:58 a.m.5:46 p.m.
Mar7:20 a.m.7:14 p.m.
Apr6:34 a.m.7:41 p.m.
May6:00 a.m.8:08 p.m.
Jun5:47 a.m.8:29 p.m.
Jul5:58 a.m.8:28 p.m.
Aug6:23 a.m.8:01 p.m.
Sep6:49 a.m.7:17 p.m.
Oct7:14 a.m.6:32 p.m.
Nov6:46 a.m.4:59 p.m.
Dec7:14 a.m.4:51 p.m.

Calculated from the park's coordinates (NOAA solar equations), Pacific time.

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve at a glance

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  • PParking · 1
  • Named trails · 3

Outline: CPAD. Points and trail lines: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Trails

TrailMapped lengthElevationSurface & uses
Upper Pete Siemens Trail2.7 mi1,086 ft up & down1,004–1,868 ftUnpavedNo bikesHorses
Redwood Springs Trail1.5 mi411 ft up & down1,586–1,868 ftUnpavedNo bikesHorses
Madrone Knoll Trail1.1 mi541 ft up & down1,868–2,421 ftUnpavedNo bikesHorses
Salamander Springs Trail1.1 mi
Middle Pete Siemens Trail0.6 mi
Lower Pete Siemans Trail0.5 mi
Radio Hill Trail0.4 mi
Beaver Trail0.4 mi
Toad Hollow Trail0.4 mi
Oak Knoll Trail0.3 mi
Thimbleberry Trail0.3 mi
Upper Lake Loop Trail0.2 mi

Trail names and mapped lengths come from OpenStreetMap; lengths count only the part inside the park boundary. Up-and-down totals (climbing plus descent, one way) and elevation ranges are estimates from USGS 3DEP elevation (about 15 m grid) sampled along the mapped line. Use the official guide map for the route and current closures.

Rules & reservations

Official park page

    Open a half-hour before sunrise until a half-hour after sunset.

    Map & directions

    1Location overview · map data © OpenStreetMap

    37.175816, -122.016081Get directions

    Nearby parks

    Straight-line distance
    Lexington Reservoir County ParkLexington Hills · 1.7 mi · Boat Launch, Historic SiteSt Joseph's Hill Open Space PreserveLos Gatos · 3.1 miEl Sereno Open Space PreserveMonte Sereno · 3.1 miSierra Azul Open Space PreserveLos Gatos · 4.5 mi · Drinking Water, Historic SiteVasona Lake County ParkLos Gatos · 4.7 mi · Playground, Picnic Area

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    Santa Clara County parks

    Sources & verification

    Last verified: Oct 15, 2026
    1. California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026aname, county, agency, access, acres
    2. Midpen preserve pageofficial_url, hours, hours_note, dogs, facilities.restrooms, description
    3. Midpen visitor FAQ (no entry or parking fees)fees
    4. OpenStreetMap facilities and trailsfacilities.historic-site, facilities.picnic-area, trails
    5. U.S. Census Bureau place boundaries (nearest place)city
    6. OpenStreetMap: parking, restrooms, water, trailheads, trail lines, and bus stopsvisit
    7. Terrain Tiles elevation (USGS 3DEP), sampled every 20 m along OpenStreetMap trail linestrails.elevation
    8. Official park page (introduction excerpt)intro
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