Hickory Oaks, Long Ridge Road, and Peters Creek Trail is a 5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Saratoga, California that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
January 20, 2021
January 18, 2021Amazing trail on a Sunday afternoon. We looked for mountain lion but met few mountain bikers funny and friendly ones. It's a worth if you enjoy the Bay area landscapes then this one is a candy for your eyes
January 16, 2021
December 29, 2020Amazing views. Moderate hiking.
December 29, 2020December 20, 2020November 22, 2020November 3, 2020Great trail, no one was on it mid week. Half shade half sun. Beautiful views at beginning and end.
October 24, 2020Nice sunset
October 24, 2020Very scenic and good amount of shade. Start of the Long Ridge Trail had a steep climb, but it was fairly easy after that. No restrooms at the parking area.
October 18, 2020August 16, 2020August 12, 2020August 8, 2020Okay-ish hike. Go in the morning, preferably before sunrise, for majestic view of the clouds covering the valley. You might catch a view of a fawn in their natural habitat. Trails will be crowded with bicyclists if you go later. Oh, and be careful with literal horse poop.
July 21, 2020This is where the Little Buddy was planted. Close to the Boy Scout camp is.
July 11, 2020Lots of bicyclists. At least 3 out of 5 miles in this loop have no shade. The best views are seen in the first half mile. Rest of it is generic south bay trail with lots of brown lizards.
July 3, 2020Great hike, it is a good combination of open space and shades, also lots of uphills and downhills. Not very crowded and moderately trafficked in the morning. Sometimes the trail is not wide enough for social distancing though.
July 2, 2020Excellent trail. We did this in 2 hours 30 min with kids and thoroughly enjoyed the complete trail. Lot of shade.
June 14, 2020Excellent easy hike. Chit chat with friends + enjoy nature. Plus the drive there is a gearhead’s dream (be careful of cyclists though)
May 26, 2020Beautiful trail on a very hot spring day. Most of it under the trees. Very diverse and very quiet. A good under the sun elevation gain at the back end of the trail. Keep energy and water for the last stretch. Lots of birds and wild life. Bugs around the creek but nothing annoying. Good get the day going morning hike.
April 29, 2020I hiked this route and the recorder said it was 7.2 miles, not 5. I think 7.2 might be a bit of an overestimation, but it’s definitely closer to that than to 5. A nice mix of shaded woods and open fields, and the slopes were gentle. But, if you’re looking for the giant redwood trees that the Santa Cruz Mountains are known for, this trail doesn’t really have any.
March 7, 2020Loved this trail. I went on a rainy day so I want to go back as I bet there are really good view if I wasn’t in a rain cloud the whole time. Great trail, only saw a few other people. Definitely gonna do this one again
March 2, 2020Relatively good experience. Some through wooded areas but comes out into the open with some good views. I did see a mountain lion on the trail. We looked at each other and he scurried away. Also saw quite a few deer. Where there is predator there is prey.
February 16, 2020Sunny despite the West horizon being covered on clouds. Middle part fully shaded. not much traffic, more mountain bikes than hikers. Still green though dry.
February 16, 2020Great hike... perfect mix of sun and shade. Lovely views - spotted a Pileated Woodpecker and a bobcat.
November 10, 2019Beautiful mix of sun, shade, hills, & trees.
August 25, 2019
First to ReviewLots of mtn bikes. Half is dirt road, no switchbacks. Half no trees.
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