Rancho San Antonio & Deer Hollow Farm Family Winter Trail

About this adventure

Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve in Cupertino is one of the Silicon Valley's most celebrated nature preserves, welcoming families with young children for picturesque winter countryside hikes. The crown jewel for families is Deer Hollow Farm, a 160-year-old operating historical educational farm nestled in the valley along Permanente Creek. From the lower parking area, families enjoy a flat, wide, paved one-mile trail (the Lower Meadow and Mora Trail) that easily accommodates double strollers, baby carriers, and walking toddlers. Along the scenic creekside walk, children can watch for wild California mule deer grazing on emerald-green winter hillsides, wild turkeys, and acorn woodpeckers. Upon arriving at Deer Hollow Farm, young visitors can tour the historic wood-frame barns, peer into chicken coops, observe heritage pigs root in the mud, say hello to friendly sheep and pygmy goats, and explore heirloom orchard gardens, offering a wonderful connection to California's agricultural heritage. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The one-mile trail from the main parking lot to the farm is paved, wide, and almost completely flat; perfect for all stroller types, wagons, and beginner walkers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shaded picnic tables and benches situated around the historic barnyard and along the trail; modern flush restrooms and portable units with changing areas are available at the trailhead and farm. • Age Suitability: Outstanding destination for infants in strollers, toddlers learning to walk, elementary students, and nature-loving parents. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, open-air farm ambiance filled with soothing natural sounds of babbling creek water, rustling leaves, clucking hens, and bleating goats; very gentle on the senses.