Will the trees and bushes be fruiting? How far across the bay can you see from the various views? Discover the answers and more on this partially shaded hike with Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Susan Dunn, and Marie Faust Evitt. This moderately-paced, exercise-focused outing will traverse a creek, oak woodlands, and chaparral habitats on seven-ish trails in over seven miles (you choose with the group). You’ll start on the Hill Trail to the Coyote and Stephen E. Abbors trails, then continue to the Wildcat Loop Trail, including the Upper Wildcat Canyon Trail. Finally, you’ll return via the Upper Rogue Valley and Lower Meadow trails. Or choose another route (aka “Wildcard”). Bring a snack. (Note: This hike is for individuals comfortable climbing 1,000 feet at 2.5 miles per hour.)
Meet near the restroom at the bottom of the hill in the preserve parking lot farthest to the right. From I-280, take Foothill Boulevard south and turn right almost immediately onto Cristo Rey Drive. Continue about 1 mile, veer right around the traffic circle, and turn left into the park. After entering the preserve, turn right and drive approximately 0.3 miles to Lot 6.