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Field Trip: Coyote Creek at Silver Creek Staging Area

  • 37.257588, -121.790527 (map)

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COYOTE CREEK AT SILVER CREEK STAGING AREA

Townsend's Warbler by Dave Zittin

Join us for a leisurely stroll alongside Coyote Creek underneath oak, cottonwood and sycamore trees. We'll be on the lookout for Wood Ducks in the creek, Hermit Thrushes in the understory, and Townsend's Warblers in the treetops.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles. Flat, paved trails, no elevation gain.

Leaders: Eve Meier (408) 569-9391, eve_m_meier@comcast.net and ‪(650) 549-4576‬

Beginner Friendly, Family Friendly Ages 10 and up

Meet: Silver Creek Staging Area parking lot

Directions: From US-101 in San Jose, exit Blossom Hill Rd. Travel east towards the hills. Blossom Hill Rd becomes Silver Creek Valley Rd. In 0.2 miles, make a U-turn at Piercy Rd, then make an immediate right into the parking lot for the Coyote Creek Parkway Silver Creek Staging Area. Latitude/Longitude: 37.257588, -121.790527

Facilities: Bathrooms and drinking water

Parking Type and Fees: No fees, gravel parking lot

Questions? Email general questions to fieldtrips@scvas.org or contact the trip leader for questions regarding the event.