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Kite Hill Park – Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead loop from Stanford

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Kite Hill Park – Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead loop from Stanford

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5,875

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Kite Hill Park – Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead loop from Stanford

03:36

13.3km

190m

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: February 4, 2026

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After 2.26 km for 5.23 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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711 m

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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4.44 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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7.82 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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9.02 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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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

791 m

566 m

197 m

141 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

4.43 km

955 m

197 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

26°C

13°C

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Kite Hill Park – Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead loop from Stanford

Kite Hill Park

The Dish

Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead

Stanford Avenue (Bowdoin Avenue to El Camino Real)

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