Join docent naturalists Frances Reneau and Jumana Latif for the 8th hike in the "All Preserves" series celebrating Midpen's 50th anniversary. This preserve hugs the steep, chaparral-covered hillsides above Monte Sereno. The abundant manzanita, chamise, and ceanothus shrubs occasionally give way to open meadows and oak woodlands. The ridgetop Montevina and Aquinas trails you’ll travel on this leisurely-paced hike offer great views across the South Bay. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after April 3 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close April 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the parking lot located at the northeast corner of Highway 9 and Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos. The sign at the lot says: “Northside lot - Free Parking.” Take Highway 17 south toward Los Gatos. Exit at Hwy. 9-Los Gatos/Saratoga and continue west on Hwy. 9 (approximately 0.33 miles) to the parking lot, located on your right just before Santa Cruz Ave. Participants will carpool to the activity location.