Annabelle R.
4/11/2025
My friend and I decided to hike the trails to Maisie's Peak, starting from the Prospect Parking Area. There were barely any people on a Wednesday afternoon, which made it an even better...
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
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22898 Prospect Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070
Sierra Azul Preserve, managed by Midpen, encompasses over 19,000 acres of rugged wilderness in the Santa Cruz Mountains, featuring diverse landscapes such as serpentine grasslands, oak woodlands, and riparian corridors. The preserve offers 26 miles of multiuse trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, providing stunning views and habitats for various wildlife, including mountain lions and deer.
Notable for its historical significance, Sierra Azul has been a site of human habitation for millennia, from Native American traditions to its latter use as a Cold War radar station. Its iconic peak, Mount Umunhum, stands at 3,486 feet, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore both natural beauty and rich cultural history.
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Eva L.
5/21/2025
My go to trial for an easy short hike. There's the short easy hike to Hunter's Point which is the overlook area where you can see Cupertino. If you look to the right you can spot the Apple...
John D.
3/22/2025
Flower Me With Your Love 739-acre open space preserve that, despite the name, is actually located in the City of Cupertino and not the City of Fremont. We arrived hoping for some wildflower...
Lalitta G.
8/6/2025
Wonderful hiking place convenient to the city. Multiple paths available based on how intense you want your hike to be. All levels will enjoy it. Tips: either come before 8am or after 11am on...
Shayla B.
12/18/2022
A very green and well kept open space preserve. Fremont Older Open Space features a plethora of wide dirt trails that are popular with both hikers and mountain bikers. Not much shade on these...
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