Trail Map of Bald Peaks Loop at Calero County Park
Hikers and equestrians get the view from on high at this park south of San Jose, California
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Overview
Difficult:
8.6 miles, Half day
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Family Friendly
Overview:
Calero County Park in the hills south of Silicon Valley has excellent hiking if your timing is right--and you don't mind the horses.
Most of the trails are multi-use, and the large corral near the trailhead is ample evidence this is primarily an equestrian park.
Even so, in the springtime it's one of the best wildflower-viewing destinations in the South Bay, and in winter the views from the park's high points are awesome.
This hike takes in these trails: Pena Trail > Javelina Loop (lower) > Cottle Trail > Chisnatuk Peak Trail > Bald Peaks Trail > Canada Del Oro Trail > Figueroa Trail
Tips: Chisnatuk Peak Trail is one of the best wildflower-spotting sites in the park from March through May.
The park is usually too hot to hike in during the summer.
Park contact: (408) 268-3883
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset.
Driving directions: From Highway 101, take the Bailey Road exit and head west 2.7 miles to McKean Road. Turn left and follow the signs to the trail head.
Most of the trails are multi-use, and the large corral near the trailhead is ample evidence this is primarily an equestrian park.
Even so, in the springtime it's one of the best wildflower-viewing destinations in the South Bay, and in winter the views from the park's high points are awesome.
This hike takes in these trails: Pena Trail > Javelina Loop (lower) > Cottle Trail > Chisnatuk Peak Trail > Bald Peaks Trail > Canada Del Oro Trail > Figueroa Trail
Tips: Chisnatuk Peak Trail is one of the best wildflower-spotting sites in the park from March through May.
The park is usually too hot to hike in during the summer.
Park contact: (408) 268-3883
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset.
Driving directions: From Highway 101, take the Bailey Road exit and head west 2.7 miles to McKean Road. Turn left and follow the signs to the trail head.
Trailhead, parking
Los Cerritos Pond
Cottle Rest Site and Horse Trough
Bald Peaks Trail
Figueroa Trail
Canada Del Oro Trail
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