Beautiful Monte Bello
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Beautiful Monte Bello |
Sunday, December 19
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rating: This is a moderate hike of 5-6 miles with about 1,000 feet in elevation gain.
Group: Open to all. Reservations required.
Fees:None
Leader: Cristin Kenyon
Notes: We’ll explore the natural diversity Monte Bello open space preserve. Monte Bello means “beautiful mountain” and our hike demonstrates the appropriateness of the name. This late fall adventure takes us through rolling grasslands, creekside forests, and specular ridgelines. The preserve encompasses the upper Stevens Creek watershed from Monte Bello Ridge to Skyline Ridge. The Stevens Creek riparian corridor is considered to be one of the finest in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Rain Policy: If the weather is doubtful on Sunday morning, please call Cristin Kenyon (408-505-1162) or Ken Lavin (925-852-8778) early to confirm that the outing is still on.
What to bring: Wear good hiking shoes. Bring lunch, liquids, dress in layers.
How to get there:
The preserve's main entrance is on
Page Mill Road, 7 miles west of Highway 280 and 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard.
Parking is available for 45 cars. Additional parking is available at the Los
Trancos Open Space Preserve parking area, located directly across Page Mill Road. Google
Maps: Monte Bello Trailhead parking