Climb to the top Black Mountain, one of the peninsula’s iconic peaks. This moderately-paced hike will provide an opportunity to appreciate the 360-degree panorama over the Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains with Docent Naturalists Anouchka Gaillard, Chris MacIntosh, and Nick Yatsko. You’ll start on the Canyon Trail and then hike along the scenic Bella Vista Trail, enjoying the flora and fauna of late summer while traversing grassland, woodlands, riparian, and chaparral habitats. Bring a snack. (Note: This excursion is for individuals comfortable climbing a 1,000-foot elevation gain.)
Meet at the Monte Bello Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Los Trancos Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time.