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Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is a 3,436-acre park full of dense forests, rolling grasslands, and magnificent vistas. The preserve stretches from Monte Bello Ridge to Skyline Ridge and is one of the region’s most diverse ecosystems rich in wildlife. There are several hiking and biking trails that can take visitors to the most beautiful areas of the preserve. Stevens Creek Nature Trail is a three-mile loop suitable for all fitness levels.
It takes about three hours to complete the loop. Canyon Trail goes along the spine of the Monte Bello Preserve and is very popular among bicyclists. Monte Bello is a great place to watch birds’ migration, take in the views, or just enjoy being outdoors.
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, 330 Distel Cir., Los Altos, Palo Alto, California, Phone: 650-691-1200
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