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Field Trip: Rancho Cañada del Oro OSP (Morgan Hill)

Northern Flicker by John Scharpen

This event is made possible by Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.

The varied habitats of Rancho Cañada del Oro, from chaparral to oak woodland to riparian forest grassland, are home to a variety of wintering birds. We'll explore the Longwall and Mayfair trails.

Trip Difficulty: 4 miles, packed-dirt trails, hilly (elevation gain over 300 ft), steep in some sections, some shade

Other Trip Notes: Bring snacks. We'll take a break about half way along the route

Leaders: John Harshman (408) 406-4733 and Caitlin Dempsey (323) 333-8330

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: Overflow Parking Lot

Directions: From US-101, exit Bailey Ave. Continue west on Bailey Ave for 3 miles. Turn left onto McKean Rd, continue for 2.5 miles, then turn right onto Casa Loma Rd. The preserve is located at the end of Casa Loma Rd and the overflow lot is 1/4 mile up the road from the main parking lot - please do not park in the gravel equestrian lot. Latitude/Longitude of the overflow lot: 37.144862, -121.779067

Facilities: pit toilet

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot, no fees

Banner Photo: Northern Flicker by John Scharpen

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvbirdalliance.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.