El Sereno Preserve - 4 mile hike

El Sereno Open Space Preserve is named for the 2,500-foot Mount El Sereno, part of a prominent ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. A distinctive scenic backdrop to Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, the 1,614-acre preserve rises from the foothills up steep slopes to the ridgeline. It is primarily an exposed chaparral community with meadows at higher elevations and a few shaded areas near creeks

This is a hard hike, 1,000 feet of elevation in two miles. 1.4 miles are through a neighborhood.

Please wear good shoes and bring water.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-april-15-2022-3-25-am-83f2550?u=i

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
The organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a hike is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts of this Meetup group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Our hike organizers are not responsible for your safety, these are always “Hike at your Own Risk” events.