Best trails near San Jose

23 trails · 23 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near San Jose, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 23 trails · best 15 shown on the map
C
Communications Hill Trail
#1 Communications Hill Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
H
Highway 87 Bikeway
#2 Highway 87 Bikeway
1.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
T
Three Creeks Trail
#3 Three Creeks Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
P
Paseo de San Carlos
#4 Paseo de San Carlos
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
E
El Paseo de Cesar E. Chavez
#5 El Paseo de Cesar E. Chavez
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
P
Paseo de San Antonio
#6 Paseo de San Antonio
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
U
Umbarger Road Pathway
#7 Umbarger Road Pathway
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Communications Hill Trail
#8 Communications Hill Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
U
Umbarger Road Parkway
#9 Umbarger Road Parkway
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
F
Five Wounds Trail
#10 Five Wounds Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Barberry Lane Parkway
#11 Barberry Lane Parkway
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Barberry Lane Pathway
#12 Barberry Lane Pathway
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Coyote Creek Trail
#13 Coyote Creek Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Barberry Lane Pathway
#14 Barberry Lane Pathway
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Guadalupe River Trail
#15 Guadalupe River Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near San Jose

The San Jose area has 23 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near San Jose

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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