Watershed Beauty

Monday, June 9, 2025

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Monte Bello Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

Learn about the importance of watersheds and the rich variety of plants and animals that depend on them with Docent Naturalists Mari Aldridge, Mike Lohr, and Catherine Xun. You’ll start this moderately-paced hike near the protected headwaters of Stevens Creek and will observe the various changes as you explore the different habitats of the watershed, including grassland, oak woodland, and riparian. You’ll travel along the White Oak Trail and return 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.

Link to Google Map

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