Trip Planner:   USA  /  California  /  San Jose  /  Alum Rock Park

Alum Rock Park, San Jose

4.6
#5 of 26 in Parks in San Jose
Park · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Create an itinerary including Alum Rock Park
Alum Rock Park is located in San Jose. Put Alum Rock Park at the forefront of your travel plans using our San Jose trip builder website.
Create a full itinerary - for free!

Alum Rock Park reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
145 reviews
Google
4.7
TripAdvisor
  • Alum rock avenue is great entrance to the Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA. This place used to have great retreats with sulfur baths. Planning is required. Water bottle you must bring with you. Lots of....  more
    Alum rock avenue is great entrance to the Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA. This place used to have great retreats with sulfur baths. Planning is required. Water bottle you must bring with you. Lots of....  more »
  • This was a great part. If you start hiking on the gravel next to the bathroom are you can see a creek. While the water has gotten lower it's still very fun. If you reach the top of the hike you can... 
    This was a great part. If you start hiking on the gravel next to the bathroom are you can see a creek. While the water has gotten lower it's still very fun. If you reach the top of the hike you can...  more »
Google
  • Visited park and Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve to bike. For bikers, trails and miles are limited, but the wrap-around and reward sections were fun. You will earn the fun, however, because some climbing sections, for me, were hike-a-bike. For hikers, you could spend a day hiking the perimeter. For everyone, max out the water you carry. Visited on a Monday morning and lots of people, mainly walkers, on trails. If you make it to the top you'll be rewarded with expansive views of San Jose. This park has lots of historical structures - stone bridges, train trestles, a cabin, hot spring ruins- along the paved road.
  • A must visit. Alum Rock 🤩 one of our favorite area to explore. It has all levels of hikes easy to strenuous. The best is to start from Minerals Spring, which is the last point till you could drive and park your car (there are around 6 parking spots right after you enter alum rock park gate. You should always drive at 15mph as the roads inside are curvy and there are many cyclist and hikers walking by. Parking was made free on a Sunday we visited but however is $6 Even the youth science institute is worth for children. Can end the hike with a picnic if you are with family.

Plan your trip to San Jose

  • Get a personalized trip
    A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.