Spring is the perfect time to hike up to the top of this Preserve while the air is still cool. Docents Laura Levin, Dennis Smith, Lynn Jackson, and Bill Korbholz will lead you on a moderately-paced, 4-mile hike along the Jones, Novitiate, Manzanita, and Serpentine Trails, with frequent stops to appreciate fine manzanita forests and spring wildflowers. While enjoying lunch at the summit, you’ll have a 360-degree view encompassing the Santa Clara Valley and San Francisco Bay on a clear day. You’ll see why 19th-century Jesuits chose this spot for their seminary and vineyards. (Note: Participants will carpool to the trailhead.)
For this activity at St. Josephs Hill Preserve, meet at the parking lot located at the northeast corner of Highway 9 and Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos. The sign at the lot says Free Unlimited Parking – Northside Lot. Take Highway 17 south toward Los Gatos. Exit at Hwy. 9-Los Gatos/Saratoga and continue west on Hwy 9. (approx. 1/3-mile) to the parking lot, located on your right just before Santa Cruz Ave. Carpool to the activity location.
Events subject to change. Please always check the MROSD page for this event before you go.
