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Kite Hill Park – Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead loop from California Avenue

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Kite Hill Park – Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead loop from California Avenue

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5.0

(4392)

5,875

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Kite Hill Park – Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead loop from California Avenue

03:47

13.7km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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After 4.81 km for 5.24 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.07 km

Kite Hill Park

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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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6.99 km

The Dish

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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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10.4 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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11.6 km

Stanford Avenue (Bowdoin Avenue to El Camino Real)

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The stretch of Stanford Avenue from Bowdoin Avenue to El Camino Real is a flat, tree-lined corridor ideal for a relaxed jog or warm-up before hitting the hills. It runs …

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

2.14 km

548 m

229 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

5.27 km

322 m

213 m

197 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 25 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Kite Hill Park – Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead loop from California Avenue

Kite Hill Park

The Dish

Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead

Stanford Avenue (Bowdoin Avenue to El Camino Real)

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