Hello Nature Lovers, Let’s meet new friends and go on a Green Exercise wellness hike, enjoy the nature and the beauty of one of the best bird watching areas on the west coast for our physical health and mental well-being.
Baylands Nature Preserve
Bounded by Mountain View and East Palo Alto, the 1,940-acre Baylands Preserve is one of the largest tracts of undisturbed marshland remaining in the San Francisco Bay. Fifteen miles of multi-use trails provide access to a unique mixture of tidal and fresh water habitats.
Many consider this area to be one of the best bird watching areas on the west coast. The preserve has a substantial resident population of birds as well as being a major migratory stopover on the Pacific Flyway.
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Open-Space-Parks/Neighborhood-Parks/Baylands-Nature-Preserve
Enjoy this 5 mile loop trail near Palo Alto, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and road biking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.
*Meet 12:30pm at Swift Crossing
Address: 2698 Terminal Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
GPS map: https://goo.gl/maps/BegQFXqs2nbvNcZPA
**Hike time: 1pm
Parking free on the streets
Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead
Address: 2690-2698 Terminal Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Level: Easy
Distance: 5-6 miles mini loop+ out & back
Hike Time estimate: 2-3 hours+
Elevation gain: 50ft
Views: Best bird watching, Wildflowers, Views
No shade
Trail: Partially paved
Dogs: On Leash all the time!
Wear Hiking/Walking Shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, dress layers, Snacks, Sunscreens, Binocular
To arrange carpools:
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/gtacwu