How did the trail first get started?
You’re going to love this story! But I haven’t had time to write it yet. Short answer is that at least as far back as 1961, the Stevens Creek Trail has been envisioned, as seen in this county brochure from 1961 and this accompanying map. The long answer involves a spare load of asphalt out at Shoreline Park one day in 1991… Top • Are there any programs or activities along the trail? Yes, from time to time. Organizers of events which have more than 40 participants are required to register them with the City of Mountain View, so that is who it is best to check with about what might be going on. Mountain View has an educational program available from the Mountain View Parks and Recreation department. It is called “Stevens Creek – Connections for Kids” and includes a teachers’ guide and children’s workbooks. Top • Where are the mile markers – can you show them on a map? In particular, I haven’t found the marker for mile 2.75. Mileage markers are located on the side of the trail at 0.25 m
