Near Snell Barn Loop
The spring green hills of the Diablo Range are seen across the San Felipe Creek Valley, through a break in the trees along Brush Trail.
Near Snell Barn Loop
This trail has a number of beautiful old trees.
Near Snell Barn Loop
A pretty seasonal creek is to the left (southwest), below Eagle Trail.
Near Snell Barn Loop
Young deer running across the trail mid-day.
Near Snell Barn Loop
Looking back towards the barn.

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Snell Barn Loop

3.8 (5 Ratings)
One of Santa Clara County Parks' "Magnificent 7" hikes.
3.4
mi
Distance
261
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.36mi
Distance
261ft
Elevation Gain
261ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,575ft
High Point
1,394ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start in the parking lot and take the paved path south to the Snell Trail. Go through the first gate on the left where the dirt trail starts. At the first fork in the path, stay to the right to approach vistas of Snell Barn--the designated landmark for this hike. Continue on the loop around the valley to the Lower San Felipe Trail, Corral Trail, Hotel Trail, and Barn Trail back to the Snell Trail.

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