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Stanford University Main Quad – Memorial Church loop from Stanford University

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Stanford University Main Quad – Memorial Church loop from Stanford University

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Stanford University Main Quad – Memorial Church loop from Stanford University

02:45

10.3km

120m

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: March 27, 2026

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After 1.20 km for 3.46 km

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3.04 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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4.66 km

Alpine Road Trailhead, Stanford Dish Trail

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The Stanford Dish Trail parking area off Alpine Road (near Piers Lane and just west of Junipero Serra Boulevard) serves as a quieter but still well-used western entrance to the …

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4.79 km

Giant Eucalyptus Trees at Francisquito Creek Crossing

Highlight • Natural Monument

At Fracisquito's Creek crossing with Parklane you will find huge old majestic eucalyptus trees at Piers entry to Dish.

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9.17 km

Stanford University Main Quad

Highlight • Historical Site

The Main Quad is the oldest part of Stanford University. The cornerstone of the Quad was laid in May of 1887 and completed in 1905. This 17-acre hallmark of the …

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9.25 km

Memorial Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The chruch is beautiful with stained glass windows, impressive architecture, and nice front art. The church was built by Jane Stanford in memory of her husband Leland Stanford. We stopped …

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9.33 km

The Burghers of Calais at Stanford University

Highlight • Monument

Worth a visit - need to walk your bikes in places

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9.36 km

Memorial Court, Stanford University

Highlight • Monument

The Main Quad and Memorial Court are part of Stanford University's academic preserve. Memorial Court features The Burghers of Calais by Auguste Rodin, from the largest Rodin sculpture collection outside Paris.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

1.64 km

556 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

3.54 km

1.21 km

202 m

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 29 May

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16 %

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Stanford University Main Quad – Memorial Church loop from Stanford University

The Dish

Alpine Road Trailhead, Stanford Dish Trail

Giant Eucalyptus Trees at Francisquito Creek Crossing

Stanford University Main Quad

Memorial Church

The Burghers of Calais at Stanford University

Memorial Court, Stanford University

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