Ridge Trail Dedication: Calero County Park Community Day

three pictures showing different views of calero county park. oak tree canopy, a view of calero lake, a view of green grass with bald peak in the background

Saturday, May 30, 2025. 10am-2pm

Location: Calero County Park - San Vicente Parking Area

Parking: Free. Equestrian lot available.
Amenities: Water, Restrooms.

Join us in celebrating the opening of a new Ridge Trail segment!

The Ridge Trail will have a booth with information and goodies to share. Come and say hello!

We are celebrating the dedication of 11.9 miles of Ridge Trail weaving through Calero County Park and Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve.

Background:

Over 31 miles of existing trail weave through Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve and neighboring Calero County Park in Santa Clara County. In 2023, the Ridge Trail Board of Directors approved a route realignment that included 11.9 miles running through these two preserves. The route starts at the Casa Loma Staging Area in Rancho Cañada del Oro and heads north into Calero County Park, where the existing trail stops and the conceptual route heads west through New Almaden to the existing Ridge Trail in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. 

The route follows a 5-mile ridgeline in Rancho Cañada del Oro followed by nearly 7 miles of meandering trails through the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Calero. As it runs along well-maintained trails, it offers frequent ridgeline views to the east and west and stunning spring wildflowers.

What to Bring

Hydration: 1 liter minimum. There are no water resupply points.

Lunch + Snacks: a hearty meal, electrolyte chews, granola bars.

Sun protection: hats, sunglasses, sun block

First Aid Kit + Hygiene: It is a good idea to bring hand sanitizer to use after restroom breaks.

Questions? Please email events@ridgetrail.org


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