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September 29, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Los Trancos Preserve
Join Midpen partner, Latino Outdoors, for a hike around Los Trancos Preserve on Sunday, September 29th at 9:30am until 12:00pm.
The group will walk around 2.3 miles with 430 ft in elevation gain.
Los Trancos Open Space Preserve is a 274-acre area located in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Palo Alto. This is an ideal spot to learn about earthquake geology. The San Andreas Fault, one of the world's longest and most active faults, splits the preserve. The Preserve is situated at about 2,000 feet and always has fresh air scented with pungent bay leaves, sweet grass and damp woods. Here, visitors will find a pleasant environment of rolling grassland knolls alternating with oak woodland and cool shaded forest. On a clear day, one can spot the gleaming skyscrapers of San Francisco and pick out Mt. Diablo across the bay.
Please bring water, comfortable shoes, wear layers, and sun protection. Snacks will be provided.
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Los Trancos Preserve | Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Where to Meet
Meet at Los Trancos Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Monte Bello 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.