A Park Docent will lead you on a moderate 2.5-mile hike along the Fortini Trail to see beautiful views of the Santa Teresa hills, Calero Lake, and Almaden Valley. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, water and snacks.
Meet at the Fortini Trailhead parking lot on Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9am-11am. For more information, call (408) 355-2240.
Join a Park Docent on a 3-mile hike to enjoy the spring wildflowers and learn how the rolling serpentine grasslands provide critical habitat for endangered species. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding foothills along the way.
Bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, snacks, and water. No dogs. This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public access; group travels together.
Restrooms not available, except at reservoir meeting location. Reservations required. Register online or call (408) 355-2240.
Meet at Calero Reservoir in Calero’s Rancho San Vicente, then caravan to a gated site nearby. The hike is Saturday, March 31, 2012, 9am-1:30pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Join a Park Docent on a 3-mile hike to enjoy the changing landscape of fall at Rancho San Vicente. Enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding foothills and discover how these rolling serpentine grasslands provide critical habitat for endangered species.
Bring water, snacks and camera. Wear sun protection and sturdy hiking shoes. No dogs. This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public access, group travels together.
Restrooms are not available, except at reservoir meeting location. Reservations required. Register online or call (408) 355-224.
Meet at Calero Reservoir in Calero’s Rancho San Vicente, then carpool to a trail nearby. The hike is Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 9am-12pm.
Step back in time and experience what life was like back in the mining heyday. Ride by van up into the park, hike approximately 5 miles to various historic sites, and enjoy a brown-bag lunch in the park. Bring water, lunch, sturdy hiking shoes, and sun protection.
Meet at the Quicksilver Museum on Saturday, September 17, 2011, 9am-1:30pm. The tour costs $5. Reservations required. Call 408-323-1107.
Take a 2-mile hike with a Park Ranger to explore Rancho San Vicente’s nature, history, and spectacular views.
Meet at Calero Reservoir in the Calero-Rancho San Vicente Park, then caravan to a gated site nearby. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, snacks, and water. No dogs.
This is a guided hike in a “closed area” not yet open for public access. The group travels together. Restrooms are available only at the reservoir meeting location.
The hike is Saturday, September 10, 2011, 9am-11am. For more information, call (408) 268-3883.
Following are the Fall & Winter 2011 Outdoor Activities at Santa Clara County Parks located here in beautiful Almaden Valley, including Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Calero County Park.
You can also visit the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation website.
Photo Courtesy of NASA
NASA Solar System Ambassador, Eric B. Norris, will be presenting an exciting multimedia update on current NASA interplanetary missions.
Mark September 18 on your calendars to celebrate the end of summer at the 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. Held at Almaden Lake Park, this popular event offers activities for everyone. To learn more about the festival, click here.
The overall Almaden Valley real estate market continues its gradual improvement. The number of available properties dropped quite a bit, from 96 to 85 over the past week, while the number of pending listings increased from 33% to 35%. Active traditional (ie non-distressed) listings dropped from 89 last Monday to 79 this Monday, while the percentage under contract remained at 26%. Although it is impossible to say what caused the number of available properties to drop, it is quite likely that this past holiday weekend, the last hurrah of the summer season, played a role.
Santa Clara County Parks is holding the next community meeting about the Master Plan for the Calero County Park Trails.
