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Heintz Open Space in Los Gatos

4.6 (97) Valley View Trail, Los Gatos, CA 95032, United States

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Park
Tourist attraction

Location on the map

Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 408-399-5770
Site: https://losgatosca.gov/1326/...

Opening hours

Monday:7 AM–5:45 PM
Tuesday:7 AM–5:45 PM
Wednesday:7 AM–5:45 PM
Thursday:7 AM–5:45 PM
Friday:7 AM–5:45 PM
Saturday:7 AM–5:45 PM
Sunday:7 AM–5:45 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.6

97 Reviews for Heintz Open Space 2024:

Review №1

2024-05-09 20:06:26

I love running Heintz Open Space. You can run into Santa Rosa OSP which has a lovely long downhill section and beautiful wildflowers.

Review №2

2023-05-26 17:56:26

Wonderful open space for a short hike with kids. Super close to Blossom Hill Road and even connects to Belgatos Park. There are great views of the Bay Area and a small shelter/picnic spot. Fun to explore and watch animals!

Review №3

2024-03-09 20:01:49

Hidden away in a beautiful neighborhood unbeknownst to most. Quite a bit of shade but I think its most beautiful in winter, fall and spring.

Review №4

2023-01-08 18:51:57

Nice place for small trucking.Today it was slippery and muddy so we came back early.last time we went all along up to top. Beutifull view of city. Heintz lab is seen where lot of earlier discoveries were made. The board is enclosed

Review №5

2022-04-10 16:17:25

This was a great spot to bring my pups and get a sweat going! The network of trails vary in difficulty and pitch. Tucked away just outside of Los Gatos it’s easy to access. Very limited parking, however. Trails were well maintained and with biker trails available as well.

Review №6

2022-09-24 01:03:36

That was a fresh view! This most definitely would be a fun place for quantum computing. You’ll see a lot of people walking their dogs or biking. This is also a beautiful neighborhood, with a classic American style. Overall I highly recommend. Semper Fi.

Review №7

2023-10-01 01:25:22

Great quick and easy hikes that offer great views from start to end. Recommended for families, kids, elderly, dogs are welcome, and sit around very friendly community.

Review №8

2023-02-22 01:14:08

What a delightful hidden treasure! You and the dog will get a workout on the hill climbs. There are great views from the top. Keep the kids away from the poison oak that’s endemic in this part of the state, or not let them learn the hard way if they deserve it.

Review №9

2020-06-28 04:01:13

Close to suburbia but has a surprising amount of wildlife. So far Ive seen gophers, chipmunks, rabbits deer, gopher snakes, 3 kinds of lizard, quail and turkey. Even a deer killed by what I assume was a mountain lion.Park essentially consists of 2 walks, both involving shortish but sharp climbs. The right fork, Vista I believe, is short and starts easy but the final part is steepish. Up and back is about half an hour.The left fork from the entrance climbs for a while with some steepish sections. If you turn left onto Valley View after the shelter on the right about 15 minutes up there is a great view of Silicon Valley. Following the trail around there is the option to take the Santa Rosa Trail which goes up to Santa Rosa St or down to Bel Gatos Park, or continue on the Skyline Trail which loops back to the shelter and back down to the entrance. While the trail up to the Skyline/Valley View junction is double track/fire road, the Skyline/ Valley view are wide singletrack. Up, around the loop and back down is about an hour.Keep an eye out for descending cyclists, dog/horse poo and snakes.

Review №10

2023-04-22 15:08:38

This was a perfect place for a leisurely and chill hike right on the edge of the city. The views were impeccable and the hills were an explosion of green.

Review №11

2021-02-11 04:57:07

Beautiful area open for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Trails are well maintained. There is a steep incline at the start of the trails but well worth it for the exercise and views.

Review №12

2020-03-15 17:02:47

The preserve was lush and green this morning. The trails are pretty well drained, so the hiking was good despite the rain. Recent wind damaged some trees, imparting a sense of adventure.

Review №13

2023-11-05 19:18:50

Small park, good for elevation training. No services, no restroom.

Review №14

2017-06-10 20:20:22

Convenient, partly shaded trail with beautiful views of the South Bay. About 1.5m to Belgatos Park. Theres some elevation change but my kids 4 & 7 had no issues hiking.

Review №15

2023-03-19 18:52:18

Solid hike. pretty scenery, not too difficult physically.

Review №16

2019-04-13 19:23:59

VERY hilly trails. Dog friendly. Bring water, a hat and sun screen if you plan on an extended hike

Review №17

2023-11-13 17:31:02

Great workout with great views. You can make short loops or longer ones if combined with Belgatos, or Santa Rosa Parks. There is some elevation gain for a great workout!

Review №18

2021-03-27 21:14:22

Awesome park with steep 1.7 mile loop trail offering amazing views of the South Bay

Review №19

2024-01-18 14:40:45

Ok, I give this five Stars based on my criteria, which might not be yours. I use these trails mostly to run on. They are equally lovely for hiking. In the summer they provide a lot of shade, and they have beautiful views out over the valley. Though the trails themselves are not very long, they can be used to connect to Harwood, Hicks road, or through belgatos Park. The foot traffic is never heavy on these trails, so you can run all the way through, and theyre hilly which I like.

Review №20

2022-03-06 19:33:51

Beautiful and quiet trail for local residences. Check out if you can find this car in the woods 😎

Review №21

2021-04-18 14:31:28

Came here on a weekend morning, started from Regents Dr parking lot. Not too many cars when we started around 8AM, more after getting back. We didnt go all the way over to Belgatos but did the Sky Lane / Valley View loop instead. At one point there was a bench with a good view of the city below, and it was shaded for most of it after climbing the initial hill. Not a bad hike, pretty short too.

Review №22

2018-03-08 05:03:10

The hiking trail is not paved. Muddy in raining season and it is not suitable for hiking during this time. The trail is actually easy. On top of the hill, the view of the south San Jose is very good. Better for kids to exercise their muscle. Best season is Autumn. Some picnic tables available.

Review №23

2014-03-05 02:59:57

I love walking through all of the beautiful Trails, quite a few mountain bike riders seem to enjoy it as well. Ive seen quite a few deer and even a bobcat. You really get a good work out because of how steep some of the areas are. What a beautiful place to spend a weekend morning!

Review №24

2023-10-03 14:04:28

Beautiful views and spacious paths to explore. My go-to for a quick hike.

Review №25

2021-01-16 16:51:37

Heintz open space is great place for outdoor walks. The tracks are somewhat steep in some points so beware if you have kids with you. Some spots have incredible views of San Jose and neighboring cities.

Review №26

2020-08-03 20:31:10

Great hiking right in our own backyard. Can easily spend a couple hours here if you climb all the way up and loop back though Belgatos park. Very nice.

Review №27

2018-12-31 06:21:44

Some challenging hills, but most hikes are less than an hour - enough to get the blood pumping, but not necessary to spend all day. Gorgeous views of East Los Gatos & the South SJ area.

Review №28

2019-07-31 02:20:19

We didnt get a chance to explore the whole place, but during our 15 minute in and out we experienced some wildlife!

Review №29

2018-09-17 15:58:36

This is my local trailhead 5 minutes from my spot. A few different trails to explore, and connects to my other local trail off of Hicks Rd. Where Ive come across dear, lynx, bobcats, lizards and the locals taking their horses out. Very nice and peaceful trails.

Review №30

2021-02-15 03:57:11

Clear air: 5 stars. Easy access: 5 stars. View: 3.5 stars. Walk friendliness: 4 stars -- some inclines are steep. Other than occasional birds, no other wild animals were observed

Review №31

2016-11-29 04:19:38

A cute, but small park, wide trails some which look like they used to be Rhodes provide great views of the valley. Ive seen deer there and other wildlife every time Ive gone.

Review №32

2018-04-03 23:03:55

Small Park, But a good hiking and trail running challenge. Not crowded, good place for walking your dog. Good vies overlooking Cambrian Park, Los Gatos and The Southbay

Review №33

2022-03-19 08:39:10

My family and I came here for the first time on a holiday. Not too many views, and they were a lot of people racing down the trail with their bikes. Watch out!

Review №34

2020-12-14 01:56:02

Good little local loop with enough options to get a decent run/hike/ride in. Some relatively steep sections, and good views at the top.

Review №35

2021-11-16 07:03:31

Nice launch point for several short uphill hikes. Nothing too crazy. Relatively easy to park and wasnt to busy

Review №36

2015-07-10 03:57:18

My son loves riding his bike on the trail, and even if you dont like to get your heart going there are plenty of spots to rest with fantastic views.

Review №37

2016-01-01 04:30:09

Hikes are there to full fill. Suitable for kids when accompanied parents or elders to go on trails, paths slippery because of rain .good for hikes.hikers also should know the spot history of the place.

Review №38

2016-05-15 21:42:20

Fun local place for a not so hard hike. Fun with kids since the trail is short. Great views of San Jose.

Review №39

2019-05-24 06:25:34

Really nice. Who would think such a nice wilderness is so close to town. Trails are fairly steep, but not knarly.

Review №40

2021-05-23 19:13:00

Good trails, able to get some hills in but nice running flats to keep the kids from total mutiny :)

Review №41

2019-02-16 18:57:53

Muddy but good hike. You can basically cover the park in one hike. Not all trails are marked so check your G Map.

Review №42

2022-04-29 03:26:34

Enjoyed the small hike up and around the little hill as the other is much steeper.

Review №43

2020-03-13 13:00:03

Local trail 5 minutes from my front door where you will usually only see very seldom, neighbors who know of these awesome trails at the back of a community.

Review №44

2018-08-03 18:37:38

Great area to hike and see some great views of the city. Lots of hills, but worth it once you get to the top.

Review №45

2019-09-10 13:14:55

There are various trails. Sone are too steep and narrow. The wider are decent slope, dog friendly and well maintained

Review №46

2023-02-26 03:17:50

AWESOME Hiking and biking spot in the Heart of Silicon Vally. For a 2 mile loop and good elevation you cant do better than this

Review №47

2017-04-12 16:12:36

Good spot for hiking. My 7 years old twins like this place a lot. Highly recommended.

Review №48

2019-07-21 16:13:50

One of our most favorite hikes!!! Its easy, fast and has great scenery

Review №49

2022-11-02 23:04:12

This is a great place to go for a hike, or a ride. Very steep.KEEP YOUR DOGS ON LEASH!!!

Review №50

2019-06-10 15:37:27

Nice place to hike. Good amount of shade, one of the trails exits to a park.

Review №51

2019-04-20 23:14:25

What a nice little trail!

Review №52

2021-01-02 00:51:19

Good trails with small loops, so you wont go too far.

Review №53

2022-03-07 15:07:51

Steep hills, but nice for a walk or intense bike climb. Not too large to spend a lot of time

Review №54

2020-02-17 01:49:33

Nice park with free parking. Enough elevation to make a one hour hike a bit of a workout.

Review №55

2019-03-31 03:08:46

Easy to hike, short distances about 2 miles to a park, suitable for children

Review №56

2022-11-03 23:43:47

Great place for a quick 2 mile hike.

Review №57

2018-12-02 23:57:45

Small and steep neighborhood park. Good for a casual stroll or mountain bike ride.

Review №58

2018-03-27 04:04:49

Good place to morning runs if you dont mind to run up to the hills 😉

Review №59

2017-04-15 20:29:42

My friend and I come here often. Nice scenery and an easy hike.

Review №60

2020-01-28 03:55:30

Enjoyed a nice hike with the kids and dog while Geo cashing.

Review №61

2018-02-14 03:36:41

Climb at first than a nice easy walk with some nice views of the South Bay!

Review №62

2018-04-02 17:15:56

Nice city park for walks and views of the valley.

Review №63

2019-11-15 15:43:16

Always a great place to go hiking!

Review №64

2021-10-31 04:15:18

Harder hike than you think but only a couple of miles.

Review №65

2019-07-08 03:44:59

Great place for all sorts of outdoor activities.

Review №66

2019-06-22 14:41:37

Nice views, not to much foot traffic, quiet

Review №67

2018-05-15 20:23:21

Beautiful little wild space for a quick hike.

Review №68

2015-11-27 02:39:42

Nice little walking area right next to where I live in San Jose.

Review №69

2020-12-30 20:30:01

I had a nice steadily incline hike.

Review №70

2022-04-05 04:10:49

So beautiful

Review №71

2021-09-21 05:12:01

Limited parking available along road, trails uphill.

Review №72

2019-09-05 18:19:51

Neighborhood hiking with great views and wildlife.

Review №73

2021-03-15 19:58:12

Love this place close to my house people here very friendly !!!

Review №74

2017-08-14 07:11:36

Nice trails,bike accesibility

Review №75

2019-07-28 02:55:38

Views - yes; shade - yes; wild life - yes; difficulty - moderate

Review №76

2021-03-31 18:34:20

Street parking. Well marked trail.

Review №77

2019-08-11 16:02:20

Wonderful place to hike.

Review №78

2022-02-15 20:35:26

Great park with beautiful views

Review №79

2020-01-15 02:03:34

Nice stress free walk with a beautiful view

Review №80

2020-01-01 22:02:45

5 minutes from downtown and your in open space!

Review №81

2018-06-02 15:52:46

Cleared wide trails. Good mix of up and down.

Review №82

2016-09-19 17:30:47

Love this trail! Wear a hat :-)

Review №83

2019-07-15 20:07:12

Easy hiking and mountain bike riding.

Review №84

2019-06-16 01:04:07

Great hike!

Review №85

2016-04-08 18:01:46

Great short trails

Review №86

2018-06-25 12:56:14

A hidden gem behind a neighborhood.

Review №87

2021-06-29 20:45:39

Nice trails.

Review №88

2018-01-31 00:20:24

My favorite hiking

Review №89

2020-06-02 15:35:26

Beautiful

Review №90

2018-02-01 20:16:54

I love this place

Review №91

2020-07-08 19:57:22

The space is open...

Review №92

2017-12-26 00:04:18

The Great Retreat

Review №93

2018-05-23 02:37:10

It was OK.

Review №94

2019-11-02 01:40:26

Great hiking

Review №95

2018-12-21 23:27:49

Excellent atmosphere, very good flavor

Review №96

2019-08-23 06:08:16

Suitable for hiking

Review №97

2018-06-23 00:14:02

It is. Excellent