Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

Above the San Andreas

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January 12, 2023
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Monte Bello Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
3
Hiking
Hike

Join Docent Naturalists Maureen Draper, Noa Doitel, and Susan Bernhard as you observe the unique limestone geology of the Waterwheel Creek Trail on Monte Bello ridge. You'll enjoy views across the Pacific plate to the ocean on this leisurely-paced hike.

Where to Meet

For this activity at Monte Bello Preserve, meet at the Picchetti Ranch Preserve parking lot. From the intersection of I-280 and Foothill Expressway, go 3.5 miles southwest (toward the mountains) on Foothill Boulevard/Stevens Canyon Road.  Turn right on Montebello Road.  The preserve is 0.5 miles up Montebello Rd. on the left. Participants will carpool to the trailhead for this activity.

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