Let’s enjoy a moderate 5 mile hike (250 ft/ easy ) at Calero County Park.

OR

keep hiking the loop for 8 miles Elevation gain is about 700) for those who want extra miles .

ALSO

COME earlier fo parking spot/ due to event, carpooling 👍👍

Raptor Fest at Rancho San Vincent 🦅 🦉
Saturday is also free educational event will feature presentations and a chance to visit local wildlife and conservation nonprofits or groups who work to protect vital species in the Bay Area. The event will be hosted at Rancho San Vicente, a newer addition to Calero County Park that was protected by POST and is rapidly becoming a destination to view a variety of raptors.
9:30am -2:00pm

https://openspacetrust.org/event/raptor-fest-at-rancho-san-vicente

We’ll see beautiful view of Calero Reservoir, dam & Lots of Wildflowers.
This is a popular area for hiking, biking, birding, most likely we encounter many people while exploring, so we have to walk on the right side the whole time.

Meeting area is at Rancho San Vincent entrance.
ATTENTION there are few entrances to this park. (This is NOT the BOAT 🚤 parking lot).

Bring with you; water 💦 snack, we Will stop for a short break at Lisa’s Lookout area.

It is exposed so don’t forget sunscreen, hat, and wear hiking boots.

If you are late just following this route. You should be able to catch up with us easily. I also posted the map 🗺 and highlighted our Route. (We walk Clockwise.

HIKING ROUTE: ⚠️
1- Start out on Lisa Killough Trail,
2-Left on Cottle Trail
3-Right on Lisa Killough Trail again.
Stop for break at Lisa’s Lookout & back to the parking lot.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cottle-trail-to-calero-reservoir-and-lisa-killough-trail

History.
"Calero County Park, one of Santa Clara County's most diverse regional park and recreation areas. Once part of the Pueblo lands of San Jose, and Rancho San Vincente land grant, this approximate 4,471-acre park is nestled in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Two distinct areas define this park: the reservoir, which offers a host of water-oriented recreational activities, and the adjoining "back country" which reveals to the visitor California Oak woodland, chaparral, riparian plant communities and associated wildlife habitats. During the months of March, April and May the "back country" offers a spectacular display of wildflowers. In addition, the park offers breathtaking views of southern Santa Clara County and the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountain Range. Enjoy your visit today and return again to experience the diversity of Calero County Park.

Please keep in mind that you always hike at your own risk and you are ultimately responsible for your own/guest safety. If you are not sure about the nature of a specific hike, contact me via the private message.

https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Pages/Calero.aspx

👉Disclaimer:
The event listed is an opportunity for members to participate and hang around with other people. A “yes” rsvp means you understand, accept, and agree that you and your guests are solely responsible for your own choices, actions, conduct and safety in regard to all possible hazards and inherent risks, including COVID-19, associated with participating in this activity and meeting new people. By attending this event, you agree to not hold any organizers or hosts liable. The hosts or organizers are just present to facilitate or coordinate.

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Hike @ Calero County Park &
Raptor Fest 🦉🦅
( Rancho San Vincent Entrance)

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