Trails Advisory Committee

Agendas & Minutes

Committee Profile

It is the mission of the Pedestrian, Equestrian, and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee to advise the city regarding the planning, acquisition, and development of trails and sidewalks and to maintain the trails network to enhance the quality of life in Saratoga.

Schedule of Meetings

3rd Tuesday of each month in the Planning Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue at 4:00 p.m. 
August 17th meeting has been cancelled.
Next regular meeting will take place September 21, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

Pedestrian, Equestrian, and Bicycle Advisory Trails Committee Members

Denise Goldberg, Chair
Jim Stallman, Vice Chair
Ray Cosyn, Citizen Advisor
Ann Waltonsmith, Citizen Advisor 

Staff Liaison

Iveta Harvancik
Senior Engineer
Phone: 408.868.1274

MOVE-IT Saratoga

Make summer of fitness and fun! Walk/run a marathon (26 miles) or bike a century (100 miles) in Saratoga this summer!
Sign up for MOVE-IT Saratoga then walk, run or bike your miles in Saratoga between May 31st and September 1st. After you've completed your miles, report your miles to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Everyone who completes their miles will be honored at the September 15, 2010 City Council Meeting.

MOVE-IT Saratoga past trail events: 

  • Saturday, June 5 at 9:00 a.m. for a hike on the Parker Ranch Trail - meet at  Parker Ranch Trailhead
  • Monday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the summer solstice with a  Heritage Triangle Walk - meet at City Hall 

    Trail Maps And Notices

    Several individual trail maps were developed for trails and pathways users.  Please refer to the trail map descriptions below or use the  City Trails Map to find the areas shown on the individual trail maps. Additional trails will be added to the trail maps as they are developed.

    Heritage Loop Trail Map includes trails within triangle bordered by Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and Fruitvale Avenue
    Heritage Orchard Vicinity Trail Map includes trails within the Heritage Orchard and a short trail along Saratoga Creek
    Mount Eden Area Trail Map includes pedestrian-equestrian trails in the Mount Eden Road and Villa Oaks Lane vicinity 
    Parker Ranch Trails Map shows trail loop in Parker Ranch area connecting to Fremont Older Open Space (part of Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District trail system)
    San Marcos Open Space Trail Map includes trail loop through San Marcos Open Space
    Saratoga Village includes Wildwood Park, Blaney Plaza, Historical Park and Museum, and a public pedestrian access to Saratoga Creek
    Bike Through Saratoga's Past includes a bike route with stops at historic sites throughout the City (route created and provided by Saratoga Historical Foundation)

    Kevin Moran and Azule Parks Map shows trail loops through both parks and park amenities.

    Re-introduction of Dogs On-leash Access at Sanborn County Park - notice