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Upper Penitencia Creek – Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

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Upper Penitencia Creek – Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

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Upper Penitencia Creek – Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

01:08

9.57km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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305 m

Upper Penitencia Creek

Highlight • River

You can find free parking and restrooms by the side of the creek. From here you have the option of many different hilly but nontechnical trails up to Eagle Rock, Inspiration Point, Boccardo, or along the creek side.

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313 m

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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2.00 km

Amazing stone bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It's really amazing that this stone bridge is still here. I understand it was originally built to easily get pack horses across the creek — and of course the people with them, too.

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2.04 km

Historic Mineral Springs Grotto

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Mineral Springs Grotto in Alum Rock Park tells the story of the area's geological history and abundance of natural mineral springs. Developed between 1891 and 1902, masons crafted intricate …

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7.90 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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8.06 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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9.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

1.13 km

810 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

2.98 km

1.09 km

276 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Upper Penitencia Creek – Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

Upper Penitencia Creek

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Amazing stone bridge

Historic Mineral Springs Grotto

Inspiration Point

South Rim Service Road, Alum Rock Park

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