Climb Black Mountain

Docents Strether Smith, Dave Kocsis, and Earl Girbovan will guide you on an 8-mile, intermediate-level bike excursion exploring this beautiful Preserve. You'll climb Black Mountain for the views and explore the Waterwheel Creek area before descending the Bella Vista Trail into Stevens Creek canyon for a final climb out to the parking lot. All participants are expected to be experienced and able to ride on fairly steep, narrow dirt trails, and ready to climb more than 1,000 feet. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after January 26. Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride: Intended for participants with dirt single-track riding experience; able to climb and descend steep and moderately-rough trails. Recreational ride at a moderate/brisk pace, 8+ miles on a wide range of fire roads and single-track trails. For experienced riders in very good physical condition with good endurance. Where to meet: Meet at the Monte Bello Preserve parking lot located on Page Mill Road (across from Los Trancos Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time. Reservations can be made on-line or by calling the activity reservation line at (650) 691-2150 (enter Option 2).