Rainy Trail

This information is updated as needed when trails are opened or closed, or when there is scheduled trail maintenance.

Trail conditions can vary depending on the time of year, the impact of rain and storms, construction and maintenance and other occurrences. Please be aware that trail closures may change from day to day without notice, based on changing weather conditions. During winter storm season high waters can make creek crossings hazardous, so plan your outing accordingly. 

El Corte de Madera Creek

  • The Methuselah Trail, from the Giant Salamander Trail to the South Leaf Trail, is CLOSED to equestrians due to trail damage.
  • El Corte de Madera Creek Trail is OPEN to all use between gate CM01 at Hwy 35 and the Tafoni Trail now that the slide has been removed.
Date updated: Friday, April 13, 2018 - 2:15pm

Fremont Older

  • A portion of Toyon Trail is closed due to heavy equipment work in the area, highlighted in red on the map below. An estimated completion date will be provided soon.
    Temporary trail closure
Date updated: Friday, May 18, 2018 - 2:30am

La Honda Creek

  • The Folger Ranch Loop Trail is now OPEN to hikers and equestrians.
Date updated: Thursday, March 29, 2018 - 3:15pm

Long Ridge

  • The Achistaca Trail is OPEN to equestrians.
  • The Peters Creek Trail, Long Ridge Trail, and Chestnut Trail are OPEN to bicycles and equestrians.
Date updated: Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 9:00am

Monte Bello

  • White Oak Trail and Skid Road are OPEN to bicycles and equestrians.
Date updated: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 11:15am

Purisima Creek Redwoods

  • Construction on the Harkins Trail Bridge over Pursima Creek is COMPLETE and OPEN!​
  • Whittemore Gulch Trail is OPEN to bikes and equestrians.
Date updated: Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 7:00pm

Rancho San Antonio

  • The Utility Road from the permit parking lot to the Farm Bypass Trail is CLOSED due to recent Mountain Lion activity in the area.  Please use the Lower Meadow Trail to bypass the area, off pavement.
  • The Quarry Trail is OPEN.
  • The Hammond-Snyder Trail is OPEN , except for the segment under construction by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The CLOSED segment of trail is marked in RED on the map below.
    A portion of the Hammond-Snyder trail is closed during SCVWD construction.
Date updated: Sunday, June 17, 2018 - 10:30am

Russian Ridge

  • The Mindego Hill area is OPEN ​to hiking as the regional red flag fire warning has been lifted.
Date updated: Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 11:45am

Saratoga Gap

  • The South Skyline FireSafe Council has begun work on a shaded fuel break along Charcoal Road. Please note that you may encounter slight delays and workers with heavy equipment along the road. The project is anticipated to continue throughout 2018.
    Fuel break work will take place along Charcoal Road and Table Mountain Trail
Date updated: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 11:00am

Sierra Azul

  • The area surrounding the base of the Mount Umunhum radar tower and pathways leading to the radar tower is CLOSED to public access at this time. More info.
  • Additional closed areas within Sierra Azul Preserve are shown on the Preserve map.
Date updated: Sunday, June 3, 2018 - 12:00pm

Windy Hill

  • The Betsy Crowder Trail is OPEN to equestrians.
  • The Lost Trail, Hamms Gulch Trail, and Razorback Ridge Trail are OPEN to equestrians.
Date updated: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 7:00pm