Travel Guide to Los Trancos Open Space Preserve

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car from Redwood National and State Parks, head southeast on US-101 S. Continue on US-101 S for approximately 200 miles. Take the exit toward CA-85 S from US-101 S. Merge onto CA-85 S and follow signs for Cupertino. Take the exit for El Camino Real/CA-82 N. Continue on El Camino Real for about 8 miles until you reach Los Altos. Turn right onto Los Trancos Road to access the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve. The preserve is located at the address: Los Altos, CA 94022.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Los Trancos Open Space Preserve using public transportation, start by taking a bus from Redwood National and State Parks to the nearest major city with bus services, such as Eureka or Arcata. From there, catch a Greyhound or local bus service to the San Francisco Bay Area. Once in the Bay Area, use local transit options like Caltrain to reach the Mountain View station. From Mountain View, you can take a local bus (e.g., VTA Bus 22) towards Los Altos, getting off at a stop near El Camino Real. Finally, walk or take a short Uber/Lyft ride to reach the preserve located at Los Altos, CA 94022.

• Bicycle

  For adventurous travelers wishing to bike, start by heading southeast on US-101 S from Redwood National and State Parks. This will be a long ride, so plan accordingly. You can take CA-85 S from US-101, then follow signs to Los Altos. Ensure you have a suitable bike and safety equipment, as some roads may not have dedicated bike lanes. Expect the ride to take several hours, depending on your pace and stops along the way.