What might you find blooming this winter? Pacific Hound’s Tongue? Giant Wakerobin? Hillside Gooseberry? Discover the colors of winter on a moderately-paced hike with Docent Naturalists Bobbie Riedel, Catherine Xun, and Emma Finter. The morning begins along the White Oak Trail in Monte Bello Preserve before crossing into the smaller Coal Creek Preserve to explore mixed evergreen woodlands along the Alpine Road and Crazy Pete’s Road trails. You'll learn about some of the native plants that shine in winter, as well as stop at a small but lovely waterfall before returning to the parking area.
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.