Happy Trails
Does your family need to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and possibly even work up a sweat once in a while? 
To get started, everyone is going to need some good walking shoes. Go to Sports Authority at San Antonio Shopping Center for a nice selection of shoes and workout clothes. Now you’re ready to hit the trail. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you probably already know about the Stevens Creek Trail, but have you seen the newest part that goes all the way to Sleeper Ave and the part that goes over Moffett Blvd? There are plenty of places to park your car along the trail incase you don’t live close enough to walk, but we recommend the parking area at the end of La Avenida Ave, off of North Shoreline Blvd. Here’s a helpful map of the trail. From this area, you can easily go miles in either direction on bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, scooters or on foot. Some people run by so fast that you barely have a chance to look and others lollygag at a snail’s pace. The nice part is that your family is allowed to enjoy the trail at whatever speed you like and the family dog is also welcome on the trail, but not in the park. Please be sure she’s on a leash and that you pick up the poop. 
There we go, don’t you feel better now that everyone burned off a few extra calories?
David’s right! The newest part of the trail goes over Moffett! We don’t have to wait on the street at the light anymore! I love that over-crossing!
I was living in Sunnyvale, pretty close to Mountain View and this was a great trail to bike or just take a relaxing walk. Great view of the bay! Wish the new extension it is even safer: no crossing Moffet ;^), and longer if you want… You can also go all the way to Palo Alto Airport! Just check it out!
Riding your bike or walking the Stevens Creek Trial will give you a whole new perspective of the area!! No kidding!! And did you know that very close by the newest extension there is the one and only wooden sidewalk in Mtn. View? Yup, its on El Camino just before the exit to 85 (and near the mobile home park). Check it out.
I have to admit that I was one of those living in a cave for about a decade in MV. When I finally “discovered” the SC Trail I could’t believe how well hidden it is. When you are on it you hardly know where in the city you are and it makes you feel like you are out in the woods! Get on the trail and you will discover things about MV that will surprise you!
I really like the Stevens Creek Trail. Parking at La Avenida or the next one closer to Shoreline is great, especially for younger kids on bikes. The whole family can easily bike into the Shoreline reserve; rest and enjoy the lake; have a picnic and bike back.