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Golden Eagle by Suresh Thirumalai

Field Trip: Sierra Vista OSP

This preserve is located in the eastern foothills of Santa Clara County above Alum Rock Park. We will take the Sierra Vista trail in search of wintering specialties, including Golden Eagle, Prairie Falcon, Ferruginous Hawk, and Horned Lark.

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

Trip Type: Standard

Age Limit: Ages 10+, minors need to be accompanied by an adult

Capacity: 15

Price: Free

Trip Difficulty: 2-3 miles, packed-dirt trails, hilly (elevation gain over 300 ft), some steep drop offs next to trails

Tags: Beginner Friendly

Meet: Sierra Vista OSP parking lot

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. Address: 5341 Sierra Rd, San Jose, CA 95132. Latitude/Longitude: 37.409140, -121.801635

Facilities: none

Parking Type and Fees: paved parking lot

Leaders: John Harshman (408) 406-4733

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