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NEW DATE! Manzanita Walk at Mt Madonna County Park (near Gilroy) 
Friday, February 21, 2025 10:30am
 

Join Joe Cernac on a walk from mountain top Redwoods, through the rain shadow side chaparral then returning past mixed evergreen forest. Several manzanita species rare to the South Bay are know to occur here, Arctostaphylos canescens and A glandulosa. Distance is about four miles. Elevation gain about 500 feet.

Directions: From Hecker Pass Road, state highway 152, enter Park at main entrance, continue until Hilltop Picnic area / amphitheater signs are seen. Turn right to road's end at parking lot. Here is a link to park map:

https://files.santaclaracounty.gov/exjcpb1516/2024-11/mt-madonna-guide-map.pdf?VersionId=zYW0ugU1..KGxUVwzZ700j9feVigeLmS

Bring lunch, water. Dress in layers. It can be foggy and chilly. Expect about four hours on trail. For more info, Joe Cernac 408 499 2515 /This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

RSVP on Meetup is required to join us for the walk. Space is limited. No drop-ins please.

Location Mt Madonna County Park
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