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Italian for “Beautiful Mountain,” Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is a place of rolling grasslands, dense creekside forests and spectacular vistas. The preserve encompasses the upper Stevens Creek watershed from Monte Bello Ridge to Skyline Ridge. The 3,436-acre preserve is one of Midpen's richest in wildlife and ecosystem diversity.
3,499 Reviews. Want to find the best trails in Monte Bello Open Space Preserve for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 12 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride?
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Moderate • 4.6 (938) Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. Photos (3,463) Directions. Print/PDF map. Length 7.0 miElevation gain 1,371 ftRoute type Loop. Experience this 7.0-mile loop trail near Los Altos Hills, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 27 min to complete.
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Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is a 3,133-acre (12.68 km 2) open space preserve, located near Palo Alto in the Santa Cruz Mountains, in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, California, United States. The preserve encompasses the upper Stevens Creek watershed in the valley between Monte
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Camping. The Black Mountain Backpack Camp at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is the only campsite on Midpen lands. The campground is a 1.5-mile hike from the Monte Bello Parking Area and includes a 500-foot uphill climb. Four single campsites and one group site are available for one- or two-night stays throughout the year.
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. See all things to do. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. 4.5. 15 reviews. #18 of 61 things to do in Palo Alto. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Write a review. About. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. All photos (17) Top ways to experience nearby attractions.
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. Photos (2,718) Directions. Print/PDF map. Length 10.5 kmElevation gain 413 mRoute type Circular. Head out on this 10.5-km circular trail near Palo Alto, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route.