PATH_REGISTRY_ID: VASONA-LAKE

Vasona Lake County Park Trail

LOC: Los Gatos, CA · LENGTH: 4 KM · EST_TIME: ~55 MIN

Gentle paved trail around a scenic lake with a historic carousel.

VERY-EASYLOOP

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SAFETY: 9/10
FAMILY: 9.5/10
OVERALL: 4.7/10

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2 NEARBY

Recent natural-hazard signals within 150 KM of this trail. Review the source before making plans.

🔥 WILDFIRES139 KM AWAY

Wildfire FIELDS, Merced, California

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🔥 WILDFIRES142 KM AWAY

Wildfire GANN, Calaveras, California

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OVERNIGHT

TEMP: 58°F · WIND: 0 mph
FORECAST: Partly Cloudy

THURSDAY

TEMP: 90°F · WIND: 0 to 7 mph N
FORECAST: Mostly Sunny

THURSDAY NIGHT

TEMP: 60°F · WIND: 0 to 5 mph NNW
FORECAST: Mostly Clear

FRIDAY

TEMP: 93°F · WIND: 0 to 6 mph NNW
FORECAST: Mostly Sunny

FRIDAY NIGHT

TEMP: 63°F · WIND: 0 to 6 mph NW
FORECAST: Mostly Clear

SATURDAY

TEMP: 97°F · WIND: 0 to 7 mph NW
FORECAST: Sunny

💨 ATMOSPHERIC_AQI

81 MODERATE
PARAMAQICAT
PM2.581 2
O379 2
PM1043 1
NO234 1
CO12 1
ADVISORY: Acceptable quality; moderate health concerns for highly sensitive groups.
MONITOR: ATMOS MONITOR STATION #224
CALIBRATION: STABLE (0x8F3C)
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> [01:09] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 80 [ELEVATED]
> [02:09] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 82 [ELEVATED]
> [03:09] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 83 [ELEVATED]
> [04:09] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 82 [ELEVATED]
> [05:09] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 81 [ELEVATED]

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PINE CREEK CAMPGROUND (MOCK)

TYPE: CAMPGROUND

OAK RIDGE PICNIC AREA (MOCK)

TYPE: PICNIC AREA

RIVER BEND CAMPGROUND (MOCK)

TYPE: CAMPGROUND

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NO WILDLIFE SPECIES REGISTERED

Specifications

PATH_LENGTH4 KM
ESTIMATED_DURATION~55 MIN
ELEVATION_GAIN12 M
MAX_ELEVATION22 M
ROUTE_TYPELOOP
DIFFICULTY_INDEXVERY-EASY
ACCESSIBILITY_FLAGSWHEELCHAIRSERVICE_ANIMALS

Visitor Notes

Flat paved path around a beautiful lake. Features the historic Vasona Carousel, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Train rides for kids on weekends. Very popular for family outings.

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  • > PATH_WELL_LIT: [ YES ]
  • > RANGER_PRESENCE_INDEX: [ YES ]
  • > SIGNAL_COVERAGE_OK: [ YES ]

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PAID ($6 VEHICLE FEE)

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BEST SEASONS: SPRING, SUMMER, FALL

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37.246, -121.967
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Rachel K.May 28, 2026
5/10

The historic carousel is a huge hit. The trail is perfect for strollers and the lake is beautiful.

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