Welcome to the hiking group! Great people, great scenery, great conversations (some even with God Himself). We welcome your suggestions for future hikes or other outdoor activities.
May Hike:
Saturday, May 17th @ 9:00am, Uvas Canyon County Park
There are 3 options: a 1 mile nature hike a 3.2 mile loop or 5.3 mile longer trek. We can all decide on one when we get there or break into groups. All of them visit a series of waterfalls in this secluded canyon park.
Getting there:
Almaden Expressway about 5 miles to the end of Almaden Expressway, and turn right onto Harry. Almost immediately, turn left onto McKean. McKean turns into Uvas Road after about 6.5 miles. Continue on Uvas for another 3.7 miles, then turn right onto Croy (there’s a brown county park sign before the turnoff). Drive about 3.8 miles to the park entrance at the end of the road. NOTE: the last 0.4 mile or so of Croy passes through the Swedish private community of Sveadal. That stretch of road is very narrow, so drive slowly. If you would like to carpool please email me we can meet at the Starbucks at Home Depot Capitol Expressway.
Trailhead details:
$5 entrance fee (self register at automated kiosk). Continue past the entrance station to the signed day use parking lot, just up the road and around the corner, on the right. Parking for about 34 cars. There are a few designated handicapped spots. Restrooms and drinking water just past the west edge of the lot. Maps (click here for trail map) at the entrance station, and at the beginning of the waterfall loop this is where we will meet. Dogs on leash welcome. Contacts:
Carol Virden, 408 623-1443, c.virden@yahoo.com