Crowds be damned, it’s a worthy hike. Views of San Francisco Bay, Silicon Valley, Stanford University and the rolling green hills make for memorable stop-and-enjoy-the-vista moments. Much of the ...

There’s a reason the loop — from Old Mine to Dipsea to Steep Ravine in just under 4 miles — is one of the most popular hikes at the park, only 40 minutes north of San Francisco.