BMHS Santa Teresa County Park - Wildflower Hike Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Mar 14, 2026; 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  (Pacific)

Organized By: Loma Prieta Black Mntn Hiking

Level: Moderate (2B) Approximately 7 mi, 1200 ft elevation gain

Meet: Pueblo Day Use Area
Address:  260 Bernal Road, San José, CA 95120 
Latitude: 37.216265
Longitude: -121.79318

Directions:
From Hwy 85, take the Bernal Road exit, drive west on Bernal Road into the park.

Parking fees: 
$6 - pay with credit card at the machine.

Description: 
Besides being one of the best wildflower destinations in the Bay Area, Santa Teresa County Park’s trails offer beautiful views of Almaden and Coyote Valleys.  Our figure-8 route will include a moderate climb to Coyote Peak and a descent on Rocky Ridge trail with sweeping views of the bay, rolling green hills and abundant of wildflowers. After lunch, we will take Fortini trail then climb up on Stile Ranch trail, known for its whole hill of California poppies, to return to our starting point.

We will hike at a moderate pace and will stop for flowers and views. Poles and sturdy boots/shoes are especially helpful as Rocky Ridge and some parts of Stile Ranch are very rocky.

We practice "leave no trace" and carry out everything we carry in.

Adverse weather or trail conditions may shorten or cancel the hike. 

Cold drinks and light snacks after the hike (optional).

Wear/bring: at least 1L water, lunch and something to sit on, sun protection, sturdy shoes/boots, layered clothing, poles if you use them.

Bathrooms: Flush toilets at the beginning and the end.

Signup Instructions:
Pease signup for this hike via Sierra Club site and sign the electronic waiver so we can save some time at the beginning of the hike.  This hike is listed on Loma Prieta & Bay Chapter Hiking Meetup site  also.

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Join our email list: If you would like to be on our email list to receive our hike announcement and cancellation notice, please sign up here.  

Sierra Club guide for our hike outings: 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. Every participant is responsible for reporting these conditions to the leader if symptoms develop after the hike. We will then notify the other participants.

Cancellation Policy: Steady rain; excessive heat; poor air quality

Note: Our new meetup site is Loma Prieta & Bay Chapter Hiking

Level: Moderate (2B)