Alameda Creek Trails

I ran a marathon here this is my training ground nice view nothing to hard except gravel of your on the right side trail

Went today for the first time!
I am a beginner cyclist so hopefully I can help other beginners!
I parked at the Isherwood Staging Area. Were still plenty of parking spots open on a Wednesday at around 2PM! The Isherwood Staging Area is next to the gravel part of the trail. I took a left on the gravel path and kept going until I crossed a bridge and made it to the other paved side and then headed right. Not many people walking, saw some people cycling. Everyone generally courteous and aware.
The trail is pretty flat but there is some up and downhill parts so it gave my legs a good workout. Not sure how normal the strong winds are, but I spent the entire time biking against the wind which made it more difficult for me (and warranted a jacket) but your mileage may vary. Some small benches along the way, few and far in between. There are a few benches when you begin to enter the Coyote Hills though.
All in all it’s a really nice trail for riding your bike on! I enjoyed my ride a lot. :)

Great local walking trail along lake Elizabeth w free parking, beautiful water, clean, and pet friendly. The lake is quite large and the air is pretty fresh. Perfect for that Sunday morning walk.

Went here for the first time trying to find a alternate hiking trail around a friend’s house. So this trail popped up and its pretty good for running but way to easy for a hike trail. There’s alot of lake water split apart so it forces you to go farther on the trail. Which I think is a good thing for running long distances. We got kind of lost since theres so many walkways to get to the entrance. I would like to run this more if im around the area but for a walk its ok.

This review is for fellow runners. I discovered this trail after I moved to Fremont; it took me a couple of visits to find the route that worked best for me but it’s know where I go for my Long Run’s on Saturday’s. I recommend you park at the Ishwerwood staging area, it’s a small parking lot in a perfect location to start your run, I normally arrive before 7am and I’m always able to find parking, although when I finish my runs at around 9am the lot is full. The Isherwood staging area has a port-​a-​potty and a water fountain.
I start my run by crossing the bridge on Isherwood Way and make a right onto the Alameda Creek Trail, the trail take you all the way to Coyote hills, and it is fully paved. The trail has some shade but not a whole lot, which I don’t mind being that I go early in the morning. There’s another port-​a-​potty and water fountain about 1.5 miles into your run, perfect for refilling your water on your way back. There’s a fair amount of people walking, running and cycling on the trail, some runners will wave when you pass by.
There was only one time when I was running, 8 miles into my run, and a cyclist was coming right at me, I had to move out of the way last minute or else I would have been badly injured. You would think that someone peddling on their behind would move two feet to let the guy who’s actually exercising through. Besides this incident, I’ve never had any issues. I love running this trail and would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to do their long runs.

As kids, we grew up hiking these trails and the neighboring hills of Coyote Hills Regional Park… It’s a great place to clear the mind, get some fresh air, and take in the view and today was no exception. (You used to be able to rent horses here as well.)
Entrance —
We took the HAPA and Luna girl out for a walk and it was a great choice. (i.e. — Flat) However, if you want the challenge of rolling hills then Coyote Hills which sits adjacent to the Alameda Creek Trails would be your better choice.
When we arrived, the parking lot wasn’t too crowded, a few cars peppered throughout.
Photo —
The day was a bit on the warm side which has pretty much been the norm for the past several months.
Note: Be sure to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Also, don’t forget to bring extra water for your dogs as well if they join you. There are a few watering stations but far & few between… ‘Highly suggest to pack your own H2O. (The same goes for Coyote Hills also.)
Water break —
There were a fair amount of people out that day, families, bikers, fellow dog lovers, runners… ‘Most were relatively friendly, either waving as they passed, a subtle smile, nod, or a soft hello. It was a good day.
The dogs had a blast even though they weren’t allowed to freely roam off-​leash as much as they would’ve liked. Dogs in general will listen 80% of the time, the other 20%, they’re deaf to most commands that do not involve food or a treat. I would’ve loved to let HAPA Boy and Luna run free but in between the dry brush, fleas/​ticks, and other four legged visitors, it’s best to be on the safe side.
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While we were walking back to the car, we came upon a lady who had her pack of pugs off-​leash, a total of four. As we approached, she started to leash them but one of them slipped under the barbed wire fence and out of her reach… ‘Which was the side @ where the «buffalo roamed.» (i.e. — Big @ss bull)
If you’ve ever walked the trail side that runs parallel to a local farm, you know what I’m referring to. Even from a distance, this thing is HUGE… ‘So much, that we thought it may have been a buffalo.
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When I see owners who do not have control of their pets, I get a bit perturbed because things can turn ugly real quick and 99% of the time, I don’t blame the animals. As we walked closer, the lady still had not yet retrieved her dog from the other side of the fence. The pug was still a relatively safe distance away from the bull but that can change quickly especially if the dog decided to run away from the owner. I finally walked over, stretched the barded wire and coaxed the pug back put with a treat. Another concern, was the circling hawk overhead… ‘To a bird of prey, a pug is a fun-​sized snack. We directed the lady’s attention upward in which she decided to call it an early day and take her four-​pack home. Smart choice! (Thumbs up!)
Headed back to the car —
Alameda Creek Trails is a great place for a nice walk, run, bike ride, walking the dog, or even a bit of solitude to do a bit reflecting. It’s just next door to Coyote Hills Regional Park for those who want a different kind of hike… ‘Both have spectacular views of the SF Bay Area. ‘Make it Great!
Also, if you happen to visit any of the bay area parks, pick up your trash, dog crap, or anything else that you brought… This is OUR park, respect it and help keep it clean.
— Big Aloha!
Food: n/​a
Ambiance: 5
Service: 5
Value: 5+

I love coming here with my dogs to jog. There is usually parking available. I always start at Isherwood. Inside the trails you get a great view of the lakes and there are portapotties and drinking fountains here and there. For dogs there is poop bags along the way and drinking bowls which I lobe because on a hot day they need it. There is no shade on this area so take a baseball cap or hat. If you run along the paved creek area its mostly straight and some shaded areas. You leave engergized and so do your dogs. Everyone is friendly and polite.

For bikers this is where you want to be. It’s an awesome trail and long enough where it won’t break you Lol. It’s about a 30 miles trail of you start from begginning to end. Overall decent view good bike path the whole way. I recommend you to go here atleast once.

Local, SUPER dog-​friendly trail that runs along both sides of the Alameda Creek, starting from around Niles in Fremont all the way down to the bay. I usually park at the Niles Community Park, then head down to the trail. The Isherwood Staging Area on Paseo Padre Pkwy x Isherwood Way also offers a small amount of free parking. There are several porta-​potties scattered on the trails, and you can find decent public restrooms inside Niles Park and Quarry Lakes Regional Park. Trash bins can also be found near the various parks and parking lots.
The side of the creek with Quarry Lakes mainly has a dirt/​gravel path that is off-​leash dog-​friendly, while the other side is completely paved and on-​leash dog-​friendly. Both trails are wide, fairly flat, and usually busy with a fair number of walkers, joggers, cyclists, and dogs.
There is also a small, grassy park next to Shinn Pond, which has become some sort of generally accepted dog park area — there’s always a handful of dog owners & dogs hanging out by the picnic tables on any given day. You can also cut into Quarry Lakes Regional Park from a section of these trails, which is awesome as you wont have to pay any fees! :) However, keep in mind that the trails offer limited shade. Also, I have seen the East Bay Regional Park Ranger drive by the trails on a handful of occasions, but always be cautious of your surroundings & any suspicious activity, especially if it’s dark out.

The last time I went here was about couple of months ago. I finally went back to run here again. I prefer running in this kind of environment than running in the threadmill at the gym. Perfect breeze, view and even better if you have a music on. I went near the water and took a little break from running to hear the water going up and down. Something I took for granted, it was relaxing and this is my favorite place to run! I still wonder how many miles is a lap on that circle.

Alameda creek trail is really close to my house hence, I gave it 4 stars for convenience alone. That said, it’s pretty peaceful. Water, not too crowded, and going all the way around the body of water takes a little over 3 miles so it’s good for a quick workout and solitude.

Love this place! The ends of the trail is in Niles (I was able to see the address 777 Old Canyon Road from the end of the trail) and then the SF Bay. Great for biking. The road is very flat, people are very friendly, and the views are fantastic!

There’s a lot of water, all very pretty. The trails are pretty confusing though, and they seem to go in a very big loop with small loops inside the big loops. There aren’t too many people on these trails, and the trails are pretty wide. There are usually birds around in the water, and it’s nice. The ground is mostly flat, so it’s a strenuous hike at all, more like a walk. It’s refreshing though! The BART also runs by part of the trails, and it’s pretty cool the first few times. The area is pretty big, so if you had a lot of time on your hands, you could explore all the paths. The scenery is all about the same though: water with brown land around it, trees scattered here and there, and ducks/​birds.

A place to jog run and bike. Nice view and takes you all the way to Cayote Hills. Love to bike on the trail.

Although the trail is away from traffic and very pretty, there are several areas that have huge pot holes that are just ridiculous! I know it will cost money but some signage giving cyclist/​walkers some direction as to how to share the road. We want people to be safe and with the need to exercise being more paid attention to, the roads are used more and I feel it’s our duty to help either learn the rules of the road, if you will. Lane changing, calling out «on the left» and such makes a world of difference. Also following traffic directions and speeds. I love that Fremont has this patch. I just wish we could invest more into it.

There are three trails, one is paved, one is inside the Quarry Lakes Park and the other is alongside Alameda Creek.
The trail along the creek is off leash for dogs. The place is Disneyland for them.
But there are plenty of problems. People who don’t want dogs near them demand you leash your animal and refuse to use the other two trails. There are others who have unfriendly dogs and demand you leash your animal rather than take their dog on one of the other two paths.
There are the bicyclists. Safety rules are posted to prevent injury to animals and humans. One out of fifty obey them. The bikes come whizzing by without warning coming within inches of myself and dogs. This morning, unfortunately, a man being pulled by his Husky whizzed buy without warning, one of my dogs ran in front of him. He made a courageous stop to prevent injury to my dog but hit the ground hard. Previously I was crashed into one time.
There was the woman who had a black Shepard which always lunged at my dogs. One time she gave her dog more leash as it lunged then pulled out mace to spray my dogs. My dogs were on their leashes and not acting aggressive.
A volunteer on a bicycle kept ordering me to stop. She was wearing a yellow vest with a law enforcement logo on it. I was walking with both dogs leashed and well behaved. She was very strange, shaking like a leaf she handed me a flyer stating there were new rules and that my dogs were «alright». It made no sense and to this day I still don’t know what she was trying to accomplish.
If you follow the creek trail from Isherwood you will eventually pass under Bart and arrive at the Niles dog park near Shinn Pond. A man asked me to keep my dog away from him as I entered the dog park. He claimed to be allergic to dogs.
Since this review another incident took place. An Asian man approximately 50 years old, carrying a wood pole approximately 4 – 5 feet in length & 4 – 5 inches in diameter, threatened me and my dog’s with it. He actually asked me how I would like him to hit me with it as he made lunging and jabbing motions towards me. I told him he would go to jail if he did.
Here again, watch out for the jerks on bikes, they plow right through with out any slowing.
Go early and avoid these kinds of issues.

When I was obsessed with running, I used to run on this trail two to three times a week after work, rain or shine. I would change into my running clothes at work, drive to the Isherwood Staging Area, park, open up my Nike Plus running app, and run east. There is now a water fountain (YAY!!!) at the staging area. Before, you were just out of luck if you did not have your own water!
From the Isherwood parking lot, I would head east toward Niles, and depending on my goal that afternoon, I might run all the way to Mission Blvd which is I think just under two miles one way. The great thing about this part of the trail is the available water fountain and restroom at about mile 1.5. I usually don’t bring a water bottle with me on a short run, so this water fountain/​bathroom is so convenient.
The Isherwood staging area is just south of Quarry Lakes Regional Park. There is an entrance to Quarry Lakes from the staging area. Often, I would go into the park from the parking lot, run a loop around the park, and take advantage of the park’s water fountain. It’s nice to have more trail options.
The trail is gravelly and there’s not a lot of shade. I miss the shade especially on a warm afternoon. Close to sunset, there will be lots of gnats flying around. You may inadvertently ingest your extra serving of protein for the day should you swallow these gnats as you’re running.
Love that 8 times out of 10, people say hi and/​or smile at you as you pass them! Fellow runners and walkers are especially friendly. Expect to see a lot of people walking their dogs on this trail though, leashed and unleashed. One time, I was almost mauled by this big dog and I was so upset that the owner did not even do anything. I was so pissed. Let’s hope that does not happen to you!
I do hope we have more rain this season! It’d be nice to see the creek higher! There is some water in the creek for the birds, but it’s very low. It’d be a sight to see the water flowing again!

I walk my dog every morning and evening on these trails. Its a great way to get a breath of fresh air right in suburbia Fremont. There’s plenty of bikers and runners along the trail since it goes all the way to the Bay. I always use the bridges to sightsee into the water to see fishes, birds, and the occasional deer. As a pedestrian, just be wary of speeding cyclists. They’re usually pretty good giving you fair warning before running you over.
Parking is free near Isherwood and it comes with porta-​potties and water fountains. Otherwise, you’ll have to find neighborhood parking near gated entranceways along the trail. There’s easy access to Quarry Lakes.
One side of the trail is leash-​less while the other side requires leashes. Just a fair warning that if you have a dog-​on-​dog attack on the leash-​less side you’re on your own. It falls in the purview of the Park Service and the FPD animal control will just make a note in their files. At most, they can slap a fine if the dog isn’t registered with the city. The attacking side has no legal need to help you in any way. Thats why I keep my dog on the leashed side for safety even though the leash-​less side seems to be the «fun» side.

Got a call from a friend, «Can you pick me up at Fremont Bart so we can go hiking?» My response, «Sure, let’s go!»
Spur of the moment hiking trip. We came here on a whim, and tried to navigate our way around.
Not a bad trail; not difficult either. Beautiful man-​made lake (I think). People were wind surfing, fishing, and swimming in there. Although, I would probably not swim in there unless I have a wet suit. Not sure how clean the water is.

My 100^th review on Unilocal!!!And I wanted to Unilocal a place that has some meaning to me.
I live right by this trail… it literally takes me less than 5 minutes to walk to! I’ve been going here since I was a kid and I used to go with my parents on this trail when I was young. I’d walk my dog or ride my bike or simply walk by myself on this trail. Now, I run on it every so often. It’s a nice, paved road. It’s mostly flat, except for a few areas where there are overpasses, such as 880 and Fremont Blvd/​Alvarado Blvd. So there are a lot of fond memories on this trail because it reminds me of my childhood. The trail also leads to Coyote Hills if you feel like hiking in the area! It’s a nice view from the path when you get to that point. I have never been all the way down the path… I guess that should be my next goal!
There can be a lot of foot traffic, particularly in the morning and before/​after dinner time (if the sun hasn’t set yet). BEWARE, there are a lot of bikers! Most let you know when they’re behind you, but some don’t. Bikers, PLEASE be courteous and call out when you’re going behind someone! I’m constantly checking over my shoulders to make sure I don’t get run over by a biker.
This isn’t the prettiest trail you’ll find… especially in the summer when everything is dry and kind of dead, but I’m extremely fond of the place because of the memories I’ve had here! Near the end of winter/​beginning of spring, it’s nicer because the creek actually has water in it and the trees and grass turn green. It’s also extremely nice and calming for some reason, when you aren’t by the overpasses. I like to walk around here when I’m missing nature or feel like I don’t go to the outdoors enough. :) I’d definitely recommend this spot for any locals!