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Length: 2.8
Elevation: mostly flat
Description:
The Penitencia Creek Trail in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose is the newest segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The 3 mile trail meanders along the creek through east San Jose, and is currently open between Mabury Road and Noble Road.
 This 78-acre linear park and regional trail incorporates parklands and open space from a number of agencies including Santa Clara County, the City of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The trail provides access to Penitencia Creek County Park. the city of San Jose's Penitencia Creek Park, the Berryessa Community Center and other neighborhood facilities. Future portions of the trail will connect it to San Jose's Alum Rock Park, and the Coyote Creek Park Chain
Regulations:
Open year round from sunrise to sunset
Directions:
The trail is just adjacent to the San Jose Light Rail's Penitencia Creek Light Rail Station, on Capital Avenue. For more information, see the light rail web site.
From U.S. 101:
To reach the park chain from U.S. Highway 101 take the McKee Road exit in San Jose. Travel east on McKee 1.2 miles to Jackson Avenue. Turn left on to Jackson and proceed 0.7 miles to Mabury Road. The Penitencia Creek County Park gardens and access point to the trail are located on the northwest corner of Jackson and Mabury. The trail crosses Jackson Avenue 0.2 miles north of Mabury on the south side of Penitencia Creek.
To reach the City of San Jose's Penitencia Creek Park, take the McKee Road exit east. Follow McKee Road 1.8 miles to Capitol Avenue, turn left on to Capitol. Travel north on Capitol 1.2 miles to Penitencia Creek Road. Turn right and proceed east to the park's entrance of the left.
From I-680:
To reach the park chain from Interstate 680, take the Berryessa Road exit and proceed east 0.2 miles to Capitol Avenue. Turn right and follow Capitol Avenue south 0.4 miles to Penitencia Creek Road. You may either follow Penitencia Creek Road to the City of San Jose's Penitencia Creek Park or continue on Capitol Avenue south 0.4 miles to Mabury Road in order to reach the Penitencia Creek Gardens. Turn right on to Mabury and travel west 0.5 miles to Jackson Avenue. The Penitencia Creek County Park Gardens and access point to the trail are located on the northwest corner of Jackson and Mabury. The trail crosses Jackson Avenue 0.2 miles north of Mabury Road, on the south side of Penitencia Creek.
Link to Managing Agency:
The book The Bay Area Ridge Trail: Ridgetop Adventures Above San Francisco Bay, by Jean Rusmore (Wilderness Press), is the most complete source of information about traveling on the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Order your copy today!
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