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California
San Mateo County
West Menlo Park

The Dish loop from West Menlo Park

Moderate

4.8

(7293)

13,002

runners

The Dish loop from West Menlo Park

01:17

12.0km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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After 3.66 km for 3.46 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.53 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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2

3.66 km

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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3

5.28 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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8.63 km

Lake Lagunita

Lake

B

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

1.57 km

1.23 km

908 m

605 m

495 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

2.91 km

1.59 km

495 m

319 m

197 m

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