FREMONT OLDER OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

Leader: Ron Gasparinetti

Leader Email: sfbahiker@gmail.com

Leader Phone: 650 759-5345

Meeting Date and Day: Saturday, February 20, 2021

Meeting Time: 10:15 AM

Departure Time: 10:30 AM

Meeting Place:  Fremont Older Parking Lot (terminus of Prospect Rd.)
Take 101S to 85S   Take DeAnza Blvd exit    Turn right onto Prospect Rd.
Prospect Rd. ends at the parking area/trailhead.
The City of Saratoga has implemented a no parking policy on Rolling Hills Road. Street parking will be permitted on the first 200 feet on the east side of Rolling Hills Road north of Prospect Road.
or:  LAT/LONG 37.285929, -122.055229
or:  w3w: Chats.sunglasses.galaxies

Note that this parking lot is relatively small.

Drivetime: ~60 minutes

Drive Distance: 49 miles (from SF)

Navigation Links:   Google Maps Link 

Rating:  Level 4

Mileage: 10.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 1991 ft

Description: Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is a 739-acre regional park located in Santa Clara County and operated by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. The preserve is named after San Francisco newspaper editor Fremont Older, a previous owner.  This hike consists of a double loop that will allow us to crest Hunter's Point, Maisie's Peak, Nob Hill and skirt along Stevens Creek County Park.  Following the Cora Older Trail to Toyon Trail, we'll wind up on the Tony Look Trail; a good portion of which follows the shore of Stevens Creek Reservoir.  We'll take lunch at the dam that creates the reservoir then continue on down the Coyote Ridge Trail to the Seven Springs Trail jumping back on Cora to the cars.  Most of the trails are wide; some are used by bicyclists and equestrians.  All trails in this park are dog-friendly.  This hike is split evenly between sunny and shady.

Pandemic Info: Santa Clara County has recently lifted its stay at home order but remains at the purple level.

All of the usual directives, masks, distancing..... MUST be followed.  These initial hikes will be limited to 12 people.
Below are the regulations:

• We need to stay at least 6' apart at all times;
• You need to keep whatever type of mask you prefer around your neck at all times to be prepared to put it in place at a moment's notice when encountering others.  Some prefer to wear a mask at all times - even better!  The easiest solution some of us have found is to wear a bandana around your neck, shifting it up over your nose and mouth when passing or speaking with others;
• Ideally, unless you're members of one household, there should be one passenger in the back right seat only.  Drivers and passengers can decide what they feel comfortable with.  
• Hike leader is unable to be responsible for coordinating travel plans from San Francisco or other far off lands.

Bring/Wear:  Water, sturdy hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, and your MASK.

Rain Policy: Hike will take place rain or shine.

Driving Distance: 98.5 miles total there and back

Car Pool Fees : $13 per passenger