. Palo Alto s 1,400-acre Foothills Park offers miles of trails and Bay Area views. (Benny Villareal Photography) 5 New Parks and Hiking Trails to Explore in the Bay Area 2021
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Jan 30, 2021
Raise your hand in you hiked your ass off in 2020! Luckily, it s virtually impossible to run out of trails here in the Bay Area.
In fact, a handful of lovely new parks, beaches, and trails have opened in San Francisco, the East Bay, and Silicon Valley in the past year. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to explore some fresh terrain.
Foothills Park, Palo Alto
For more than 50 years, this controversially exclusive green space in Silicon Valley was accessible to Palo Alto residents only. In early January 2021, it opened to the public. Foothills Parks spans 1,400 acres with several miles of trails traversing rugged chaparral, woodlands, fields, and streams. There is even a lake to explore. Wildlife sightings might include deer, coyotes, and bobcats, plus you ll find lo