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Features
Birding · Views
The preserve is open from 8 am to sunset throughout the year. Hours are posted at the parking lot and can be found
online. The Bowl
Loop Trail is one of the seasonal trails and may be closed due to rain. Call 650-329-2423 or check
online.
Description
To access the
Woodrat Trail, use the
Juan Bautista de Anza Trail and turn left at the first
Meadowlark Trail intersection. Follow the
Meadowlark Trail for .3 miles, and then the trail breaks off to the left.
The trail narrows and becomes dirt as it leaves the
Meadowlark Trail and makes its way toward a connector trail on the right that leads to
Bowl Loop. The trail moves toward the left and the woods that are found there. It starts to descend in earnest, which makes it a popular trail for mountain bikers as there are several switchbacks that make for a challenging descent.
The shade of the trail is nice and provides nice cover from the sun. Birds can be seen in the trees along the trail as it descends through the ravine. The trail straightens out as it approaches the
Arastradero Creek Trail, which is a wide, gravel trail that runs from the
Juan Bautista de Anza Trail (to the left) and the Foothills Park entrance (to the right). Going to the left will allow you to return to your car by passing the Arastradero Lake.
Flora & Fauna
Deer, coyotes, bobcats, rattlesnakes, turkeys, hawks, turkey vultures, and other varieties of birds can be seen in the area. Mountain lion sightings have been reported in the area, so keep an eye out.
Contacts
Shared By:
David Hitchcock
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