Kite Hill Park – Lake Lagunita loop from California Avenue

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Kite Hill Park – Lake Lagunita loop from California Avenue

Moderate

5.0

(4392)

5,875

hikers

Kite Hill Park – Lake Lagunita loop from California Avenue

04:10

15.4km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 6.80 km for 4.02 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.07 km

Kite Hill Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kite Hill Park is a lovely, low-key stop during your ride. Nestled in a small residential area, it features open grassy slopes—ideal for a quick picnic. You can also follow …

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6.31 km

Lake Lagunita

Highlight • Lake

Lake Lagunita was created in 1870 to provide irrigation to the Palo Alto Stock Farm. The Lake has not been filled by the city since 2001, but is now fed …

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8.63 km

The Dish

Highlight • Trail

The Dish, or the Stanford Dish, is a huge, 150-foot-diameter radio antenna. Built in 1961 by the Stanford Research Institute, it is still in use by the university today and …

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11.1 km

Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead

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The Stanford Dish hiking area—named after the iconic radio telescope perched in the foothills—is one of the most popular outdoor spots near campus. The main entry point is at Stanford …

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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

3.21 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.54 km