The best running trails around Palo Alto

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Running around Palo Alto is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Palo Alto—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Adobe Creek Loop Trail — Byxbee Park	Intermediate 01:02 8.64km
Los Trancos Trail loop — Foothills Nature Preserve	Expert 01:39 11.9km
San Francisquito Creek Trail loop — Palo Alto	Intermediate 00:32 5.05km
East Campus to West Campus loop — Stanford University	Intermediate 00:38 6.17km

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Adobe Creek Loop Trail — Byxbee Park
01:02
8.64km
7:12/km
0m
0m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
99
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Los Trancos Trail loop — Foothills Nature Preserve
01:39
11.9km
8:21/km
440m
440m
Expert
30
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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San Francisquito Creek Trail loop — Palo Alto
00:32
5.05km
6:23/km
0m
0m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
24
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
East Campus to West Campus loop — Stanford University
00:38
6.17km
6:12/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.