This trip includes different habitats such as redwood forest, deciduous forest and chaparral. We expect to see many coastal species including Northern Flicker, Hairy Woodpecker, Pacific Wren, and if we are lucky, a Pileated Woodpecker.

Trip Difficulty: 2 miles; smooth, mostly dirt trails, some minor climbing, one steep descent

David and Floy Zittin: (408) 515-7104

Family Friendly Ages 14+, Beginner Friendly

Meet: first parking lot on your right after entry kiosk (YSI parking lot)

Directions: From CA-85 in Saratoga, exit Saratoga Ave and travel south for about 2 miles. Continue straight through the intersection onto CA-9 S/Big Basin Way.  In 2.5 miles, turn left onto Sanborn Rd. The park entrance will be on the right in 1.1 miles. Once in the park, follow the signs to the YSI parking lot. Google Plus Code: “6WMP+VQ Saratoga, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps). Latitude/Longitude: 37.234665, -122.062909

Facilities: bathrooms, drinking water, cell coverage may be intermittent or non-existent

Parking Fees: yes, credit card or Santa Clara County Park pass

This trip is organized by the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society (https://scvas.org/).  Please read our trip policies.  Questions? Contact the trip leader or email scvasfieldtrips@gmail.com.