This Cupertino park is in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It includes a riparian corridor along Stevens Creek and mixed hardwood and oak woodlands, open grasslands, and chaparral. The wide variety of habitats in this park make it a top birding destination for migrants and local breeding birds.

Trip Difficulty: 3 miles easy walking, dirt paths and pavement, a few short steep stretches

Meet: Chestnut Picnic Area parking lot

Dave and Floy Zittin, (408) 253-3258

Family friendly, kids ages 14+

Beginner friendly 

Google Plus Code: “8W4G+PM Cupertino, California” (paste code, city, and state into Google maps)

Directions: From I-280 in Cupertino take Foothill Expwy exit. Continue south on Foothill Blvd for about 2 miles (it becomes Stevens Canyon Rd). Turn left into first park entrance and meet in the Chestnut Picnic Area parking lot (first parking lot on your left).  

Facilities: nearest bathrooms are in the Villa Maria picnic area

Parking Fees: yes, credit card only

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