Milo C.
1/24/2025
This preserve has undergone extensive changes over the past few years, including as recently as late 2024. So, many of the existing reviews are of little value, and the ones for prior than 2022...
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve
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College Ct
Los Altos, CA 94022
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve is home to the expansive Sierra Azul Preserve, which spans over 19,000 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This pristine wilderness features 26 miles of multiuse trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, providing visitors with breathtaking views of diverse landscapes and habitats.
Notably, the preserve includes Mount Umunhum, a significant cultural and historical site that rises 3,486 feet, and offers unique access to rich biodiversity and natural beauty. The area is not only a sanctuary for wildlife but also a place where visitors can engage with the stories of its Indigenous peoples and the history of its past inhabitants.
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4.030 reviews
Jeremy K.
4/1/2022
My favorite local hike. This place is amazing, so easy to get here and an instant escape. Beautiful variation from trees to small meadows. Regularly see deer, birds, salamanders and banana...
Sarah M.
9/26/2022
Very shady and nice hiking area in Los Gatos. I enjoyed my hike and kept cool in the shade during a very hot day! There was a lot of uphill, but the nature was beautiful and the vibes were very...
Mike G.
9/19/2022
A fantastic hike during the summer, the tall redwood trees will shelter you from the sun. The parking is across from the hiking trail, so you have to cross the highway, but there is a Pedestrian...
Erin K.
6/27/2020
This place is amazing. It is so well taken care of. There is a parking lot which was 7/8 full on a Friday afternoon. The trails are generally pretty wide and well-marked. I took the Alma and...
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