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Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

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Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

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Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

01:27

5.36km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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580 m

Alum Rock Park Visitor Center and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

1.13 km

Amazing stone bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It's really amazing that this stone bridge is still here. I understand it was originally built to easily get pack horses across the creek — and of course the people with them, too.

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1.17 km

Historic Mineral Springs Grotto

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Mineral Springs Grotto in Alum Rock Park tells the story of the area's geological history and abundance of natural mineral springs. Developed between 1891 and 1902, masons crafted intricate …

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2.36 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point in Alum Rock Park offers stunning views of San Jose and the Bay and is surrounded by mature native trees and shrubs. Since 2011, volunteers have been working …

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2.52 km

South Rim Service Road, Alum Rock Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This service road is a great place for a run with paved roads, and the choice of running on dirt or grass too. There are nice views of the surrounding …

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5.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

1.60 km

795 m

Surfaces

2.16 km

1.32 km

1.20 km

430 m

204 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Inspiration Point loop from Alum Rock Park

Alum Rock Park Visitor Center and Stone Bridge

Amazing stone bridge

Historic Mineral Springs Grotto

Inspiration Point

South Rim Service Road, Alum Rock Park

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