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About the Boccardo Trail Corridor

The Boccardo Trail Corridor, historically part of the Miller and Harlan Ranch, was opened to the public on May 11, 2002. The trail is named in memory of John H. Boccardo & Erminia Boccardo, pioneers in Santa Clara County when the county was known as the "Valley of Heart's Delight."

Recently, the 1.5 mile of trail was extended to creat a 3-mile loop trail, which is open to hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians, is designated as a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. It will take you up about 1,100-feet to the top of a grassy knoll that overlooks what is now referred to as Silicon Valley. From the top of the knoll, on a clear day, you will be able to see north to San Francisco and south to Gilroy.

Directions
Boccardo Trail:
Access to the Boccardo Trail from the Todd Quick Trail in Alum Rock Park.

Take Alum Rock Park's North Rim Trail, from either Big Bear or Rustic Lands picnic areas, to the Todd Quick Trail. At the top of the Todd Quick Trail (1- to 1.5-miles) there will be a gate that will lead to the Boccardo Trail. Please remember to close the gate after you enter the Boccardo Trail.

Alum Rock Park:
From Highway 680 exit on Berryessa Road. Go east 1.2 miles. Turn right on Piedmont Road. Go 0.45 miles to Penitencia Creek Road. Turn left on Penitencia Creek Road. Continue 1.0 miles on Penitencia Creek Road to the entrance of Alum Rock Park.

Note: There is a $6.00 per vehicle parking fee for Alum Rock Park.

Trail Rules and Safety

• Hours are from sunrise to sunset.
• Mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding are only permitted on designated trails.
• Pets are not permitted.
• Fires, fireworks and smoking are not permitted.
• Do not feed, disturb, molest, or kill wildlife. Hunting and trapping are not allowed.
• Do not collect, remove, destroy or deface any natural or human made object.
• No water is available at the trailhead or along the Boccardo Trail.

Related Info

Access & Use Regulations

Trail Rules and Safety

Boccardo Trail Map

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