Explore large-scale habitat restoration in the San Gregorio Creek watershed with Docent Naturalists Susan Dunn, Nancy Weintraub, and Nick Yatsko. This vigorously-paced hike will follow the Cielo Trail to Vista Point for a view of the Pacific Ocean. Then you'll descend the new Coho Vista Trail to follow a loop along the Western Meadowlark and Lone Madrone trails. You'll see how restoration efforts on protected land are improving the San Gregorio Creek drainage to encourage healthy forests, diverse grasslands, and native fish. Bring a lunch or snack for a stop along the way. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after April 3 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close April 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the Allen Road Permit Parking Area. From I-280, take CA-84 west for 6.8 miles. Turn right on CA-35/Skyline Boulevard and travel 2.3 miles. Turn left onto Bear Gulch Road. After 0.6 miles, turn left onto Allen Road for one mile. Continue onto Kebet Ridge Road for 0.3 miles. The preserve will be on your right. Note: Vehicle access requires a parking permit, which the docent will have. There is no parking available outside of the preserve gate on Allen Road.