What might you find blooming this winter? Chaparral current? Hairy ceanothus? Brittleleaf manzanita? Discover the colors of winter with Docent Naturalists Bobbie Riedel, Susan Dunn, and Nancy Weintraub. You’ll traverse grassy hills and shaded mixed evergreen forests on this moderately-paced hike on the Cora Older, Seven Springs, and Hayfield trails. You’ll look for and learn about some of the native plants that shine in winter while enjoying sweeping views of the South Bay.
Meet at the Prospect Parking Area on Prospect Road in Cupertino. Exit Highway 85 at De Anza Boulevard. (From northbound 85 turn left on De Anza Blvd. and from southbound 85 turn right on De Anza Blvd.) Travel on De Anza Blvd. (toward the mountains) for about 0.5 miles. Turn right on Prospect Rd. At the first stop sign, turn left and cross the railroad tracks to remain on Prospect Rd. Follow Prospect Rd. for 1.3 miles, turning left after the Saratoga Country Club, until you reach the preserve parking lot.