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“Expansive views over Santa Clara Valley and out toward the Pacific from this ridge-top fire road. ”

Kristen Arendt
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3.7

Miles

5.9

KM

92%

Runnable

2,787' 849 m

High

2,153' 656 m

Low

299' 91 m

Up

722' 220 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

This smooth, wide fire road running atop Monte Bello Ridge is a continuation of a paved road that starts from Stevens Canyon Road in Cupertino and ends at Page Mill Road. Near the middle of the trail is 2,800-ft Black Mountain, the trail's high point with a communication site. Several trails branch off and can be used as loops or connectors to the Canyon Trail which runs parallel.

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Land Manager: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space

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Kristen Arendt
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  3.5 from 2 votes

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On a clear day, you can see Stanford campus.
Mar 21, 2021 near Los Alt…, CA
Enjoy a panoramic view from the summit of Black Mountain.
Feb 19, 2017 near Los Alt…, CA
The view from the western side of Black Mountain
Oct 5, 2017 near Los Alt…, CA
Deer feed on the hillside at the intersection of the Bella Vista, Old Ranch and Monte Bello Road Trails.
Dec 31, 2020 near Los Alt…, CA
Looking down to the Bay.
Jan 25, 2016 near Los Alt…, CA

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Apr 28, 2019
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solitude. open and exposed. sunhat. 3.7mi

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