3.2 hr
Overview
The Ridge Trail route branches east and west through Santa Teresa County Park. Take a round-trip trail east through high, oak-studded grasslands to Coyote Peak. Then head west on well-graded, exposed paths, past spring wildflower displays, serpentine outcrops, and Coast Range views. Listen to the sound of running water on the tree-lined Calero Creek Trail, and finish on the wide, paved, partially shaded Los Alamitos Creek Trail. The trail through Santa Teresa County Park is exposed and can be hot in summer and early fall.<br><br>This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more <a href="https://www.wildernesspress.com/product.php?productid=16685&cat=0&page=1&utm_source=BARTsite&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=BayAreaRidgeTrail">buy the book</a> from Wilderness Press.
Trail Stats
10.2 km
364 m
349 m
91 m
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Photos
Enjoy verdant, spring scenery going to Santa Teresa County Park from Almaden Valley along the Calero Creek Trail.
Enjoy verdant, spring scenery going to Santa Teresa County Park from Almaden Valley along the Calero Creek Trail.
A stream runs through the valley in early March along the Stile Ranch Trail.
A stream runs through the valley in early March along the Stile Ranch Trail.
This pond is fed by the hidden spring and serves as the source of the stream next to the Hidden Springs Trail.
This pond is fed by the hidden spring and serves as the source of the stream next to the Hidden Springs Trail.
A pair and their pooch walk along the wide Calero Creek Trail.
A pair and their pooch walk along the wide Calero Creek Trail.
A bobcat waltzes along the Calero Creek Trail.
A bobcat waltzes along the Calero Creek Trail.
Rolling, grass-covered Santa Teresa Hills stand with the Diablo Range in the distance from high on the Stile Ranch Trail.
Rolling, grass-covered Santa Teresa Hills stand with the Diablo Range in the distance from high on the Stile Ranch Trail.
Looking south from Coyote Peak in the Santa Teresa Hills, the Santa Cruz Mountains stand in the distance.
Looking south from Coyote Peak in the Santa Teresa Hills, the Santa Cruz Mountains stand in the distance.
Springtime brings lush greenery to the Santa Teresa Hills.
Springtime brings lush greenery to the Santa Teresa Hills.
High on the Stile Ranch Trail, look back across the Santa Teresa Hills to the Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance.
High on the Stile Ranch Trail, look back across the Santa Teresa Hills to the Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance.
Spring wildflowers make for a trailside treat along the Hidden Springs Trail. Shown here are California poppies and an unidentified purple flower. If you know what it is, leave a comment!
Spring wildflowers make for a trailside treat along the Hidden Springs Trail. Shown here are California poppies and an unidentified purple flower. If you know what it is, leave a comment!
Mt. Umunhum of the Santa Cruz Mountains stands in the distance along the Mine Trail.
Mt. Umunhum of the Santa Cruz Mountains stands in the distance along the Mine Trail.
Looking southwest from the Fortini Trail, the Santa Cruz Mountains stand in the distance with Mt. Umunhum on the right.
Looking southwest from the Fortini Trail, the Santa Cruz Mountains stand in the distance with Mt. Umunhum on the right.
Wild turkeys hike along the Mine Trail, enjoying the grass hills south of San Jose and the Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance.
Wild turkeys hike along the Mine Trail, enjoying the grass hills south of San Jose and the Santa Cruz Mountains in the distance.
Spring brings greenery to the Coyote Peak Trail, with the Santa Cruz Mountains and Mt. Umunhum in the distance.
Spring brings greenery to the Coyote Peak Trail, with the Santa Cruz Mountains and Mt. Umunhum in the distance.
Wild turkeys roam the Santa Teresa Hills.
Wild turkeys roam the Santa Teresa Hills.
Along the Calero Creek Trail, take in the stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Mt. Umunhum in the distance.
Along the Calero Creek Trail, take in the stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Mt. Umunhum in the distance.