Experience the sunrise over Santa Clara Valley as we look for wintering and resident birds in the grasslands and rock outcroppings of the summit area.
Trip Difficulty: 3-4 miles of moderately hilly terrain around the summit area, including the Aquila Loop trail and Sierra Vista trail
Meet: preserve parking lot, gates open at 6:45 am
Dani Christensen, (408) 383-4291
Family friendly, ages 14+
Beginner friendly
Google Plus Code: “C55X+MG San Jose, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps)
Directions: From I-680 in San Jose, exit Berryessa Rd. Travel east towards the hills for a little over a mile. Turn left onto Piedmont Rd, then turn right onto Sierra Rd. The preserve parking lot is on your right in about 4 miles.
Facilities: no
Parking Fees: no
This trip is organized by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (scvas.org). Please read our trip policies. Questions? Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com.