Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

This preserve is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including oak trees, wildflowers, deer, and a variety of bird species. The trails wind through rolling hills and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. I particularly enjoyed the Arastradero Lake Trail, which follows the shoreline of a serene lake and provides opportunities for birdwatching and other wildlife sightings.

The trails themselves are well-maintained and clearly marked, making it easy to navigate the preserve. There are also several interpretive signs along the way that provide information about the local flora and fauna, as well as the history of the area.

It's a great place for a fun weekend hike!

Nice place I guess. Bikes are allowed, I rode my bike there, but the trails aren't that fun for riding. Saw some wild life though, and it wasn't crowded or anything.
Pretty peaceful.

Nice parking lot, free, beautiful views, small visitor center with information about local wildlife and Ohlone history. Nice bathrooms. Parts of the hike have little to no shade so bring sun gear. The trails are gravel and dirt (not wheelchair or stroller friendly). Great place for families. Wish the hikes were a bit more accessible.

Great place to hike. There is a vista point about 2.5 miles down the trail, which was good. It was easy to find parking at 8 am on a Saturday. More people started coming in and the lot was getting full around 9 - 10 am.

Amazing place for a sunset mtb ride! We went on a weekday and it was pretty empty. The loop is only 5 miles but there are nice views and a good combination of up and downhills. There's also a mini terrain park to practice your jumping skills.