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

The Beauty of Stevens Creek Watershed

Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Monte Bello Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
4

Learn about the importance of watersheds and the rich variety of living things that depend on them with Docent Naturalists Mari Aldridge, Steve Clarke, and David Choi. You’ll start this moderately-paced hike near the protected headwaters of Stevens Creek and will note the various changes as you explore the different habitats of the watershed, including grassland, mixed oak woodland, and riparian. The hike then takes you along the White Oak Trail and returns up the Canyon Trail. Bring a snack.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Monte Bello Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Los Trancos Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time.

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