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Joseph D. Grant County Park is located at 18405 Mt. Hamilton Rd., San Jose, CA 95140, in the east of Santa Clara Valley. Travel to the park by taking Highway 101 or Highway 680 to Alum Rock Avenue eastbound in San Jose. Turn right onto Mt. Hamilton Road and travel eight miles to reach the park entrance. Please take note that Quimby Road is very narrow and is not suitable for RV's and large trailers.
Lovely picnic, hiking place. Was there for a company picnic party, it is hot out there but beautiful. Be aware of driving on Quimby Rd, it is super narrow & winding, not a road for people who get car sick.😉
This place is absolutely amazing. Make sure to wear pants there is a bunch of prickly brush along some of the narrower paths.
My friend and I did the Antler Point trail all the way to the top 4.5 miles and we chose to do the loop on our return trip which made it 9.9 miles. Was really intense for awhile (bring plenty of water) recommend getting there early to beat the heat.
Also be wary of wildlife we came across a family of wild pigs that added to it all. Worth a trek. See attached pictures for the views from my hike.
Beautiful park with clean restrooms. Wonderful during any season to hike . The car drive is really not for those with faint hearts. It requires skill also not good for people having motion sickness or fear of heights. We saw a snake during our camping trip. It was a nightmarish experience. We were totally sleepless the whole night because of fear of snakes and our safety.
10,882 acre park with many hikes, dogs friendly.
One large lake and several smaller ponds are accessible for fishing. There are picnic ares and camping sites. Bring your water and map. There is no phone service in many places.
A pleasant park, particularly suitable for mountain biking. The Friday visit wasn't overly crowded. The presence of a serene lake and benches allows for a delightful coffee experience with a stunning view. Definitely worth a visit.
