Enjoy the expanse of mostly paved, wide, well-maintained trails passing from oak tree tunnels to grassy meadows to eucalyptus groves, stopping at any number of cafes or museums on this expansive campus.
- Attractions
- Stanford is immaculately maintained, and trails are smooth, paved (most) or fine gravel, and wide.
- Bicycles are allowed.
- Stanford is a very prestigious school - relish in the brainpower "aura" during your visit!
- The recommended route is the 5K route from the Liveright 5K in 2006, a charity walk/run to benefit the Asian Liver Center at Stanford.
- The path connects to Alpine / Sand Hill Road Trail, if you're up for a longer hike.
- Lovely Stanford Shopping Mall is to the West, if you're looking to spend some cash and elongate your hike.
- Stanford has invested a lot in maintaining outdoor sculptures - add to your hike by touring the range of their collection! See the sculpture map below.
- Stanford's Cantor Art Center is a free art museum including a wide range of permanent works, visiting exhibits, and a Rodin Sculpture Garden. A cafe sits next to the garden, and touching sculptures in the garden is permitted. The gravel in the garden is also a toddler's tactile delight, and there are picnic tables and shaded grass for taking a break after taking in some art and culture. Paid parking is along the street facing the columned entrance.
- Limitations
- Stanford is private property, so be a respectful visitor!
- Be prepared to shout "on your right" if paths become busy with students.
- You may have to pay for parking, especially further into campus or near public buildings like the Cantor Art Center.
- Access
The paths are flat, wide, and well maintained, catering to handicapped access.
- Recommended Routes
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You can stroll Stanford Campus all day, experiencing well manicured fields and pavilions, and relatively wild, dry oak groves. Be sure to visit Cantor Art Center for a touchable Rodin garden. If you'd like a more guided tour, try the 2006 Liveright 5K Route (for Liver Cancer Research and Education).