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Boronda Lake – Foothills Nature Preserve loop from Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

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United States
California
Santa Clara County
Palo Alto

Boronda Lake – Foothills Nature Preserve loop from Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Moderate

3.4

(23)

75

hikers

Boronda Lake – Foothills Nature Preserve loop from Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

02:35

8.31km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Foothills Nature Preserve

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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Boronda Lake

Highlight • Lake

Part of the 1,400-acre Foothills Nature Preserve, where animals like to see deer and coyotes are common, though bobcat sighting are more rare.

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3.71 km

3

4.24 km

Foothills Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

This 1,400-acre preserve is a welcome patch of nature in a highly urbanized area. You'll find miles of walking and running trails here, along with great views over the Bay …

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7.16 km

Toyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

This pretty packed dirt trail winds up above Boronda Lake through the Foothills Nature Preserve. You get a decent amount of shade, especially on this lower section.

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8.31 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

1.17 km

989 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

1.27 km

613 m

296 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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