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Natural History of the SF Bay AreaWith Diane West-Bourke DIRECTIONS TO HIKES - WINTER 2012 (Meet at 10 AM at trailhead unless noted otherwise. Distances approximate—check local maps.)
ALVISO MARINA CO. PARK — bring binoculars From Hwy 237, exit at First St. in San Jose & head N. Turn RT on El Dorado, LF onto Catherine St. across the train tracks, & RT onto Hope St. Continue to park; meet near rest rooms.
BUTANO RIDGE / CANYON ROAD From Pescadero Road, just E of Pescadero village, turn S onto Cloverdale Rd. Continue S towards Butano State Park about 3 miles. Turn LF on Canyon Rd; park on roadside near intersection. No restrooms.
FREMONT OLDER OPEN SPACE From 85, exit E onto Stevens Creek Blvd. Just past De Anza College, turn RT on Stelling Rd. After 2 miles, turn RT on Prospect & continue 1.3 miles to parking lot.
HENRY COWELL STATE PARK—Public Safety Office (passes) Take Hwy 17 to Scotts Valley. Exit on Mt. Hermon Rd. & follow it through town & beyond til it ends at Graham Hill Rd.—turn RT briefly. At the Hwy 9 intersection signal in Felton, turn LF. Continue about 1 mile; turn LF into main park entrance. Turn LF just before kiosk; apply for Limited Golden Bear Pass ($10/yr) at Public Safety Office.
JASPER RIDGE BIOLOGICAL PRESERVE — 9:30** Meet initially at parking area on Lawler Ranch Rd., near NW side of the Sandhill Road/Hwy 280 interchange. Caravan from there at 9:45 into the preserve via the locked Main Gate—group must enter & leave together. Late lunch—bring trail snacks.
PRINCETON HARBOR —bring binoculars Take Hwy 92 W to Half Moon Bay. Turn RT on Hwy 1 and continue N about 4 miles to Princeton. At the light turn LF into harbor area. Meet initially near Harbor Master tower.
PT. LOBOS RESERVE, 10:30**—bring binoculars Take Hwy 1 S to Carmel. About 2 miles S of Carmel Valley Road, turn RT into park entrance. Park in Piney Woods Picnic Area if possible. Meet there OR at Allan Memorial Grove trailhead. Parking limited—if necessary, condense carpools before entering park (leave extra cars outside)
SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN CO. PARK Take Hwy 101 to South San Francisco. Take Bayshore Blvd N from the Brisbane exit. Turn LF at the stoplight onto Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. In about 1.5 miles, turn RT into main park entrance. Meet near restrooms.
SANTA CRUZ: Neary Lagoon & Lighthouse Park — bring binoculars Group A (birders) meet at Neary Lagoon: From Hwy 17 in Santa Cruz, turn RT onto Hwy 1 N / Mission St. Turn LF on Bay St. Turn LF at California Ave., then immediately RT into Neary Lagoon parking lot. Birding & hike with Diane to Wharf. Group B meet at Lighthouse Field: From Hwy 17 in Santa Cruz, turn LF on River St. Follow as it curves RT after crossing Water St. Turn LF onto Front St. at the stop sign. After crossing Laurel, follow as Front soon veers RT. At West Cliff Drive, turn LF uphill & follow the coastline W to park & meet near the Lighthouse. Hike E back along scenic coast to meet Diane & Group A at Wharf. Both groups hike to rendezvous at benches near end of Santa Cruz Wharf for lunch.
STEVENS CREEK COUNTY PARK From Hwy 280 in Cupertino, take Foothill Blvd S, which becomes Stevens Canyon Road & continue beyond the reservoir. Meet in the Cooley Picnic Area on the RT, just S of Mt. Eden Rd.
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