Swaha B.
7/3/2025
Picchetti Open Space Preserve is the kind of place that makes you forget you live in the Bay Area -- in the best way possible. Just a short drive from the chaos of Cupertino traffic, you're...
Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve
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13100 Montebello Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
Sierra Azul Preserve, managed by Midpen, is a vast wilderness covering over 19,000 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, featuring diverse landscapes and habitats that support a variety of wildlife. With 26 miles of multiuse trails, visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding while taking in stunning views of the surrounding areas.
The preserve is rich in history, having been inhabited for millennia by Native Americans and more recently by settlers during the 19th century. The Mount Umunhum area, a prominent feature of the preserve, offers insights into its past, including its use as a military radar station during the Cold War and its significance to Indigenous cultures.
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John D.
5/3/2025
Space Case 308-acre preserve located not too far from the Saratoga-Cupertino border that's quite the hidden gem. The Good: *Free! *Fairly large paved parking lot *Restroom at the beginning...
Lety G.
8/9/2025
I had no idea this place existed and in Cupertino no less, but so glad to have found it! There was plenty of parking at 9am on a Saturday and even when we left close to noon, there was still lots...
Renee F.
12/26/2024
Just needed to get out and doing a little hike before meeting up with some friends. This was a great place, near wineries, for an after holiday hike. Very well maintained & marked trails....
Allan L.
5/11/2025
A relaxing way to spend your morning or afternoon on the weekend. Nice pleasant hike, wine is available for purchase if you wish, relaxing picnic area. Nothing fancy but rustic and relaxing.
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