Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve

Cupertino, 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
293 acres Source
Managed by
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

About Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve

Shaded canyons of madrone, oak, and bay, with trails connecting to Stevens Creek County Park. Source

Forested canyons of madrone, coast live oak and California bay provide shade on a warm day. On a clear day, the Sierra Azul range, crowned by Mount Umunhum, is visible to the south through a break in the trees. The Zinfandel Trail ducks into the forest, crossing seasonal creeks and connecting with Stevens Creek County Park, managed by Santa Clara County.
From the official park page · checked Oct 15, 2026

Facilities

  • Drinking Water
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms

Facility details: OpenStreetMap, official park information

Sunrise & sunset

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

MonthSunriseSunset
Jan7:21 a.m.5:12 p.m.
Feb6:58 a.m.5:46 p.m.
Mar7:21 a.m.7:14 p.m.
Apr6:35 a.m.7:42 p.m.
May6:00 a.m.8:08 p.m.
Jun5:47 a.m.8:29 p.m.
Jul5:58 a.m.8:29 p.m.
Aug6:24 a.m.8:02 p.m.
Sep6:49 a.m.7:18 p.m.
Oct7:14 a.m.6:32 p.m.
Nov6:47 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.

Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve at a glance

PPWCW
  • PParking · 2
  • WCRestrooms · 1
  • WDrinking water · 1
  • Named trails · 4

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

Trails

TrailMapped lengthElevationSurface & uses
Zinfandel Trail1.2 mi269 ft up & down706–931 ftUnpavedNo bikesHorsesNo dogsNo horses
Bear Meadow Trail0.9 mi313 ft up & down563–916 ftNo bikesHorsesNo dogs
Orchard Loop Trail0.7 mi440 ft up & down678–963 ftNo bikesHorsesNo dogsUnpaved
Vista Trail0.2 mi89 ft up & down907–997 ftNo bikesHorsesNo dogs

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

    37.287913, -122.084483Get directions

    Nearby parks

    Straight-line distance
    Stevens Creek County ParkCupertino · 0.6 mi · BBQ Grills, Boat LaunchFremont Older Open Space PreserveCupertino · 1.2 mi · RestroomsSaratoga Gap Open Space PreservePalo Alto · 2.3 miMonte Bello Open Space PreservePalo Alto · 3.9 mi · Camping, Drinking WaterSanborn County ParkSaratoga · 4.3 mi · Camping, Drinking Water

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    Santa Clara County parks Parks in Cupertino

    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.drinking-water, 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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