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Alum Rock Road – Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

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Alum Rock Road – Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

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Alum Rock Road – Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

01:49

6.52km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.52 km

Alum Rock Park Visitor Center and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

2.93 km

South Rim Service Road, Alum Rock Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This service road is a great place for a run with paved roads, and the choice of running on dirt or grass too. There are nice views of the surrounding …

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3.90 km

Alum Rock Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alum Rock Road is a paved, east-west road running through the heart of Alum Rock Park. Stretching about a mile, it features a gentle elevation change of about 100 feet, …

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5.04 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point in Alum Rock Park offers stunning views of San Jose and the Bay and is surrounded by mature native trees and shrubs. Since 2011, volunteers have been working …

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5.90 km

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek Trail runs through Alum Rock Park and connects to many of the area's trails. The trail itself is an easy gravel ride for beginners and kids, but many of the adjoining trails are more challenging.

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6.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

3.01 km

108 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

2.48 km

443 m

348 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Alum Rock Road – Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

Alum Rock Park Visitor Center and Stone Bridge

South Rim Service Road, Alum Rock Park

Alum Rock Road

Inspiration Point

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

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