Escaping the busy streets of greater San Jose is easy. Just hop on a bicycle and roll along the 8 vehicle-free miles of Los Gatos Creek Trail. March is a great time for this ride: the wild plum trees have white and pink blossoms, birds are splashing in the creek, and there's a vibe of spring in the air. Paralleling Los Gatos Creek, the trail crosses bridges, winds through eucalyptus forests, and passes Little League fields on its way to the Lexington Reservoir. Along the way, the family-friendly Vasona Lake County Park is a nice place to take a picnic break while you watch kayakers and Canadian geese float serenely on the lake.
There are multiple access points to the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Campbell Park in Campbell (at the corner of Campbell Ave. and Gilman Ave.) has adequate parking and is a good starting point. For a map and more information click here.