Hike Calero Reservoir, San Jose

Date and Time:
Wed, Nov 27, 2024; 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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Meet at 10:00 AM at Rancho San Vicente Entrance. Carpool at 9:00 AM at Page Mill Park & Ride. Hike is 8.3 miles. Leader: Kurt Leal 831-704-6855.

Rancho San Vicente Parking Area, San Jose

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Organized By: Loma Prieta San Mateo Hiking

Location: Rancho San Vicente Parking Area, San Jose

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Event Organizers:
Kurt Leal
kurt.leal@comcast.net
(831) 704-6855

Calero Reservoir, Calero County Park

➤ Date/Time: Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve, November 27th, 2024 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

➤ Hike Description: Join the San Mateo Hiking Group for a scenic exploration along the reservoir shoreline and foothills of Calero County Park on a moderate (2A) 8.61-mile loop with an elevation gain of 858 feet. Our route winds through a diverse landscape, including oak woodlands, chaparral shrublands, and along the eastern shoreline of Calero Reservoir. We will take a lunch break along the Lisa Killough Trail. The trail is named in honor of Lisa Killough's extensive contributions to environmental stewardship.

Calero County Park is a prime spot for observing wildlife. Coyotes, deer, and bobcats are frequently seen, while the skies are often patrolled by Canada geese, red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures.

Our hike takes place in Calero County Park, a 4,471-acre natural area in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The land where the park and reservoir now stand was historically inhabited by the Tamyen Ohlone people before the arrival of European settlers. Today, the park protects a diverse landscape of oak woodlands, serpentine grasslands, and chaparral while offering opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we invite you to join us after the hike for a festive tailgate potluck gathering at the picnic area adjacent to the parking lot. Share your favorite pre-holiday treats and trail stories with fellow hikers while enjoying the autumn views.

➤ Route: From the Rancho San Vicente Entrance Parking Lot — Lisa Killough Trail 0.5 — Cottle Trail 3.1 — Lisa Killough Trail 5.0 to parking lot

You can view and download the route map on:
GAIA or AllTrails

Online park map at: Santa Clara County Parks

➤ Restrooms: Flush toilets and water are available at the trailhead.

➤ Exposure: The route is approximately 30% covered under mixed oak forest 70% exposed through chaparral. Be prepared for sun exposure on the unshaded parts of the trail. See the weather forecast on Weather Underground.

➤ Cell Phone Coverage: Coverage available at the trailhead but is spotty along the route.

➤ Carpool: Meet at 09:00 AM at the Page Mill ParkNRide. The hike leader will not be there, participants should arrange carpools themselves.

➤ Directions/Parking: We meet at the Rancho San Vicente Parking Area, 21151 McKean Rd, San Jose, CA 95120. Parking is free. Look for the dark gray 4Runner next to the two picnic tables.

GPS: 37.193739, -121.807454 or 37°11'37.5"N 121°48'26.8"W

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➤ Attendance: This is a Sierra Club hike. This backcountry outing requires the completed paper Local Outings Medical Form. This form can be downloaded from the Sierra Club website.

➤ Park website: Calero County Park

➤ Bring: Medical form completed. Lunch, water, a sit-upon for lunch, and poles if you use them, sun protection, dish for potluck if you’re staying.

➤ Safety: A safety meeting will be held before the hike begins. You hike at your own risk and are responsible for your own actions. The nearest EMS is located at San Jose Fire Station 27, which is 8.7 mile away. In case of emergency, call 911.

➤ Sierra Club Guidelines: We encourage responsible hiking practices, adhering to Leave No Trace principles to minimize our impact on the environment. Neither vaccinations nor masks are required. But if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, are sick, or have recently tested positive for COVID do not hike with us on this day. Any participant is responsible for reporting these conditions to the leader if symptoms develop after they hike. We will then notify the other participants.

These hikes are sponsored by the San Mateo Hiking Section, an outings section of the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter. We encourage you to join the Sierra Club if you are not a member. Click here to join.

For a list of all hikes offered by Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Chapter, please visit the online calendar.

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