Wildflowers of three habitats (coastal grasslands, oak woodlands, and redwood forest) await you along this easy-access loop trail. This walk with minimal elevation gain enables those needing a less physically challenging activity to experience magnificent sweeping views over a short distance. Your Docent Naturalists Marilyn and Bill Bauriedel will help you identify the flowers and look for the Grasshopper Sparrow, one of the reasons for the trail name.
Meet at the Sears Ranch Road Parking Area off Highway 84 in La Honda. From Highway 280, exit Sand Hill Road and head west. Turn right onto Portola Road; make a sharp left onto CA-84 West. Turn right onto Sears Ranch Road (13.6 miles). From Highway 1, take CA-84 East/La Honda Road/San Gregorio Road and turn left on Sears Ranch Road (9.2 miles).