This field trip has been cancelled.

Climb the Senador Mine Trail looking for Rufous-, White-, and Golden-crowned Sparrows. Keep your eyes in the skies for looks at Golden Eagles. Descend the Guadalupe Trail and walk along the Guadalupe Creek looking or brown creepers, hermit thrushes, and red-breasted sapsuckers. Return via Mine Hill trail. Moderate 5-mile loop with approx. 700’ elevation gain. 

Meet: park entrance at the intersection of McAbee Rd and Whispering Pines Dr

Dani Christensen, (408) 781-5530 

Family friendly, kids ages 14+

Beginner friendly

Google Plus Code: “6479+WC San Jose, California”

Directions: From CA-85, exit Camden Ave. Drive south on Camden Ave. for about 3.5 miles then turn right onto McAbee Rd. Park entrance is on your right at the intersection of McAbee Rd. and Whispering Pines Dr. Street parking.

Facilities: Porta-potty up the trail.

Parking fees: No

For all trips: Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com with questions. Beginners welcome. Heavy rain cancels. Carpool if possible. Bring binoculars. No unaccompanied minors.

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