Point of interest
Stanford Dish
41 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Ann
September 24, 2016
There's a nice view from the foothills. It's a good place to walk or run. Paved paths. Hills.
Erin
March 24, 2016
Lovely place to walk or take a hike. Hours limited to day light. Great views from top. Main entrance is at the west end of Stanford Ave
Adriane
July 27, 2012
Head to the corner of Junipero Serra Blvd and Stanford Ave, park, and hike up the hill with the hoards for magnificent views of Stanford Campus and the surrounding area. Wear sensible shoes.
Jane
April 8, 2022
Located on Reservoir Road in the Stanford foothills, the Stanford Dish is a landmark radio telescope with scenic paved trail loops. Built in 1966 by the Stanford Research institute, the 150-foot diameter (46 meter) dish was funded by the United States Air Force in order to study the composition of the atmosphere. Because of its unique construction with a separate receiver and transmitter, the dish became a powerful means of communicating with satellites and spacecraft. The dish’s communication range is so strong that it was able to transmit signals to the NASA Voyager spacecrafts on the outer edge of the solar system. The 3.5-mile trail around the dish is popular with runners and joggers.
Located on Reservoir Road in the Stanford foothills, the Stanford Dish is a landmark radio telescope with scenic paved trail loops. Built in 1966 by the Stanford Research institute, the 150-foot diameter (46 meter) dish was funded by the United States Air Force in order to study the composition of…
Bruce & Zhen
April 12, 2018
A bit over 3 miles and somewhat hilly. The best hike in town!
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Location
400 Reservoir Rd
Stanford, CA