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4.8 miles
Distance
1,476 ft
Climb
-402 ft
Descent
00:50:05
Avg time
1,074 ft
Altitude change
1,044 ft
Altitude min
2,120 ft
Altitude max
1,044 ft
Altitude start
2,118 ft
Altitude end
4.269%
Grade
-23.501%
Grade max
29.049%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,090 ft
Distance flat
00:50:05
Avg time
Stevens Canyon Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaMonte Bello Open Space
Palo Alto, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
Mix of fire/access road with short sections of single track, all with good, dirt surface. Tends to remain usable even in the wettest conditions.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 26 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 24 miles avg distance
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- 192 rides
- Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Directions to stevens-canyon trailhead
(37.281880, -122.119910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stevens Canyon
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Where is Stevens Canyon located?
Stevens Canyon is located in Monte Bello Open Space, Palo Alto, California, United States. It is part of the Monte Bello Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.28188, -122.11991.
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How hard is Stevens Canyon?
Stevens Canyon is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.269%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Stevens Canyon?
Stevens Canyon has 1,476 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 402 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,044 ft to 2,120 ft.
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Is Stevens Canyon a point to point trail?
Stevens Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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