NOTICE: TRAIL CLOSURE INFORMATION
Update 1/18/2023 – The City is monitoring its trail system at Shoreline at Mountain View as heavy rains have hit the area. The maps below show trail locations where potential flooding may have occurred. Please approach these areas with extreme caution and follow all signage to help you detour around the section of trail. Do not try to cross these sections of trail if there is water or mud/debris on them. The City will put up signage as needed, cleaning the sections when safe to do so, or closing them if necessary. We will provide updates here and on the City’s social media channels. If you have questions or would like to report an issue on the trails, please email trails@mountainview.gov.
Permanente Creek Trail - Underpass at Amphitheatre Pkwy Trail Section Status: Open |
Permanente Creek Trail - Underpass at Old Middlefield Way Trail Section Status: Open |
Stevens Creek Trail - Underpass at 101 Freeway Trail Section Status: Open |
Bay Trail - At Mountain View Tidal Marsh Trail Section Status: Open |
If you have questions, please contact the staff at Trails@mountainview.gov.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California State Coastal Conservancy will begin construction of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Pond Project at Pond A2W located immediately north of Shoreline Park and west of Stevens Creek. Pond A2W will be restored from open-water ponds enclosed by levees to tidal marsh by allowing silt to settle in the pond so marsh plants can establish. This project will require trucks and equipment to access the area by a route that nears the Crittenden Trailhead and all trailheads north for Stevens Creek Trail. It also requires they cross the Bay Trail as shown on the below map. Please watch for flaggers and signage to notify you when you may need to stop.
When: February 7, 2022 through December 2023
Where:
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If you have questions or would like more information, contact the City at 650-903-6076 or visit https://www.southbayrestoration.org/page/current-work#anchor-phase_2_construction_underway_-_alviso
PG&E will be performing work on 18 towers in the salt pond north of Shoreline to modify tower footing and provide additional erosion protection. To perform this work, they will utilize Stevens Creek Trail to access their staging area for vehicles and equipment, which is located at the very north end of the Stevens Creek Trail. They will only be staging on the trail with all work taking place on the towers in the salt pond. Please pay attention to flaggers and signage when utilizing this section of trail as you may need to detour.
When: January 2023 through June 2023Where:
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If you have questions or would like additional information please, email trails@mountainview.gov.
The Permanente Creek Trail will have a temporary detour at Charleston Rd. and Old Middlefield Rd. to allow crews to safely and efficiently complete the project. The work involves retrofitting the foundations of approximately 1,300 feet of floodwalls along the eastern bank of Permanente Creek between Charleston Rd. and US Highway 101 in Mountain View. The foundations will be reinforced and widened to increase the floodwall's stability.
When: January 30, 2023 through May 2023
Where:
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If you have questions or would like more information, contact Valley Water at 408-265-2600 or visit Permanente Creek Flood Protection* | Santa Clara Valley Water.
The City of Mountain View manages over 10 and a half miles of paved (Class 1) trails along the Stevens Creek and Permanente Creek, Hetch Hetchy, and Bay Trails. These trails provide multi-modal recreational and commuting opportunities for a wide variety of users and offer residents a way to get outdoors and stay active, whether they are on their way to work or looking for a great place to exercise.
The City of Mountain View reminds users to share the trails and respect your fellow trail users. By following the guidelines outlined below, you can contribute to a safe, pleasant experience for all.
All Users
Bicyclists
Users with Dogs
New Regulations
Users should be aware of the following important regulations governing use of City trails:
Prohibited Activities
The following are prohibited activities within Mountain View parks and trails:
The Friends of Stevens Creek Trail is a local community group whose goal is to raise community awareness and support for the completion of a trail in the Stevens Creek Corridor. Founded in December of 1992 to support on-going local government efforts, the Friends was incorporated as a public benefit non-profit corporation in March of 1993. This grassroots community action group is endorsed by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and by the Cities of Cupertino, Mountain View, and Los Altos. The Friends Volunteer Action Team organizes community outreach, education programs and trail work days and raises funds for enhancement of the Trail.
For more information, contact: admin@stevenscreektrail.org www.stevenscreektrail.org ed@stevenscreektrail.org
For trail information or to report an unsafe condition, please email Trails@MountainView.gov.
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