Loma Alta Birds and Flowers
Source: Marin County Parks
Loma Alta Preserve
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 10am – 2pm
This fire road passes through some great wildflower habitats including serpentine soil hosting several unusual species. It’s also one of the best places to see some great birds, including grasshopper sparrows, horned larks, and lazuli buntings. Please note - this is an open, sunny walk with very little shade and is a steady climb up and then back down, but we’ll take it slowly. Total miles: 4.5. Elevation change: 500'. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets (except service dogs) are allowed. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel.
Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at Shannon.Burke@marincounty.gov.
Directions: Meet at the gate to Loma Alta Fire Rd on Lucas Valley Rd in San Rafael. From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for Lucas Valley Rd west approximately 5.5 miles. Look for the big rock and roadside parking. The gate is on the south side (or left) of Lucas Valley Rd. Do not turn around at the top of the hill, please continue down the hill and turn around in the first driveway on the right.
Sponsor: Parks
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 10am – 2pm
This fire road passes through some great wildflower habitats including serpentine soil hosting several unusual species. It’s also one of the best places to see some great birds, including grasshopper sparrows, horned larks, and lazuli buntings. Please note - this is an open, sunny walk with very little shade and is a steady climb up and then back down, but we’ll take it slowly. Total miles: 4.5. Elevation change: 500'. Remember to bring lunch, and binoculars if you have them. No pets (except service dogs) are allowed. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel.
Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at Shannon.Burke@marincounty.gov.
Directions: Meet at the gate to Loma Alta Fire Rd on Lucas Valley Rd in San Rafael. From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for Lucas Valley Rd west approximately 5.5 miles. Look for the big rock and roadside parking. The gate is on the south side (or left) of Lucas Valley Rd. Do not turn around at the top of the hill, please continue down the hill and turn around in the first driveway on the right.
Sponsor: Parks