Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

It s approximately 17 000 acres 6 900 ha in area.

Sierra azul open space preserve. Sierra azul open space preserve just south of the town of los gatos on the east side of the lexington reservoir sits sierra azul the midpeninsula regional open space district s southernmost open space preserve. It was a lot of incline. Overlooking the town of los gatos and the south bay sierra azul open space preserve is the district s largest preserve encompassing over 17 000 acres of mostly rugged and steep terrain. Sierra azul open space preserve mountain biking trails.

37 reviews of sierra azul open space preserve mt umunhum entrance start from the parking lot on the wood fire road woods trail gate sa06. As described by the midpeninsula regional open space district. Woods trail starts off pretty easy but once we took the bay area ridge trail it became a bit harder. San francisco to gilroy from 1700ft altitude.

The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round. Sierra azul open space preserve loop is a 18 1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near san jose california that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. 33 reviews of sierra azul open space preserve at 17000 acres sierra azul is the largest open space preserve on the peninsula and one of the best hiking spots in the foothills south of san jose as long as you don t mind hiking on mostly dirt roads. This private retreat is perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating surrounded by forest streams and wildlife.

Sierra azul open space preserve 148 photos 33 reviews parks kennedy rd top of the hill rd los gatos ca phone number yelp. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The preserve is named for the sierra azul or blue mountains the name the colonizing spanish used for the half of the santa cruz mountains south of today s california highway 17. Translated sierra azul means blue range this preserve encompasses more than 18 000 acres and is the more.

Translated sierra azul means blue range encompassing more than 18 000 acres this is the district s largest preserve. The environment of sierra azul is strikingly varied. Near los gatos ca. Mount umunhum located within the 18 000 acre sierra azul open space preserve in santa clara county is one of the highest peaks in the santa cruz mountain range at 3 486 feet.

This new open space destination also offers a rich nature experience that is accessible to visitors of all abilities as well as unique opportunities to. Just south of the town of los gatos on the east side of the lexington reservoir sits sierra azul the district s southernmost open space preserve. Sierra azul open space preserve is managed by the midpeninsula regional open space district in santa clara county california.