Work is now finished on a 3.4-mile trail between Stanford property in the foothills and bayside recreation areas, according to an item in the Stanford Report. Work occurred on the trail for roughly a year, and the trail can be used for bicycling or pedestrian pursuits. The trail was paid for with Stanford funding, though the plans originated as part of an application for Santa Clara County funding. Upgraded features of the trail include remodeled shoulders, more bike parking and better crossing across intersections.
Nixon and Escondido Elementary Schools, as well as Palo Alto High School, are local schools expected to benefit from safer access between the schools and the neighborhoods. The trail runs along portions of El Camino Real, Stanford Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard.