If you have a favorite “off street” location that you think is worth exploring, you can make submissions here. 

I submitted a recommendation for the Street Views trike to visit Rancho San Antonio.  Can you see Google’s cyclist climbing up the PG&E trail?  On the other-hand maybe walking the trike will work as well.

Deer Hollow Farm, originally uploaded by David Blockhus.

One of my favorite places to run by!

Can you figure out the location of each water bowl based on its photo?  It’s sort of a treasure hunt for dogs.  Click on photo to enlarge.

Click on the icon to get the name and address of the merchant providing the water.

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From Interstate 280 in Santa Clara County, exit #16 El Monte/Moody Road and drive west on Moody Road. Go straight through the stoplight at Foothill College, and at a stop sign at about 0.6 mile, turn left to remain on Moody. Drive about 0.5 mile more on Moody, then turn left onto Rhus Ridge Road. Drive about 0.2 mile on this narrow road, then bear right into the parking lot.

This trailhead has parking for about 12 cars; no parking on Rhus Ridge Road. No entrance or parking fees. No toilet facilities or drinking water. No designated handicapped parking, and trails are poorly suited to wheelchairs. Maps available at information signboard.

The following is a link that describes the hike:

Mile:
0.0: Begin at the gated entrance to Rhus Ridge Trail.
0.5: Path departs on the left. Continue straight on Rhus Ridge Trail.
0.9: Crest and junction. Turn right onto Black Mountain Trail.
1.6: Junction with path to Hidden Villa. Continue straight on Black Mountain Trail.
1.8: Second junction with path to Hidden Villa, on the right. Continue straight on Black Mountain Trail.
3.4: Near a high-tension power line, the narrow path widens to a fire road and begins a steep, relentless climb.
4.5: Gate.
4.5: Junction. Turn right.
4.6: Junction. Turn left onto Monte Bello Road.
4.7: Hilltop. Turn right onto an unsigned path, and head a few feet to a rocky viewpoint.
4.7: Turn-around point.
9.4: Back at the trailhead.

Sorry I couldn’t respond directly, I was on another call.

Begin your hike by heading south from the main parking lot towards the equestrian parking area.  Turn right, cross over a small foot bridge and the climb begins.  As you walk, the western views will become better and better.  About 10 minutes into the hike, there is a three-way trail head.  Take the far left trail (the one heading uphill).  A hundred yards ahead will be a fence that prevents bikes from proceeding further.  Go through the gate and continue further.  Eventually the first high voltage transmission line will come into view.  Continue along the fire-trail, following the path of the transmission lines. 

The trail is mostly uphill until you reach power line #3.  At approximately 625 feet of elevation (from the valley floor), this is the highest point on this hike.  Note, you can follow the power lines much further up the mountain but on this hike, I suggest heading back to the valley.  The trail goes downhill for the next three power lines.  At power line #6, there will be a trail to the right, that heads downhill.  Take it for about 150 yards where it will connect with the Wildcat Loop Trail (turn right) that takes you back to the Dear Hollow Farm.

Once at the farm, follow everyone else one mile back to the parking lot.  You will pass the tennis courts and the Giant California Bay tree.  I would allow approximately 1.5 hours for the hike.  Make sure you bring water, a snack, layered clothing and maybe a camera.