Loma Alta: Blossoms and Birds
Source: Marin County Parks
Loma Alta Preserve
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 10am – 2pm
This public trail easement on the north side of Loma Alta is always a fantastic destination for both wildflowers and birds. The serpentine slope near the beginning of the road hosts a very diverse and colorful bloom. We'll take our time identifying the species found here, including a few rare plants. This is also a good place to see birds such as grasshopper sparrows, lazuli buntings, and possibly horned larks. It's a sustained uphill climb to lunch, then we'll head back down. 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.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at Shannon.Burke@marincounty.gov.
Registration is required.
Directions: Meet at the Big Rock trailhead 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). The trailhead is on the south side of Lucas Valley Rd. Continue past the trailhead and turn around in the large driveway downhill from the summit. Please do not turn around at the summit.
Sponsor: Parks
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 10am – 2pm
This public trail easement on the north side of Loma Alta is always a fantastic destination for both wildflowers and birds. The serpentine slope near the beginning of the road hosts a very diverse and colorful bloom. We'll take our time identifying the species found here, including a few rare plants. This is also a good place to see birds such as grasshopper sparrows, lazuli buntings, and possibly horned larks. It's a sustained uphill climb to lunch, then we'll head back down. 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.
Questions: Contact Shannon Burke at Shannon.Burke@marincounty.gov.
Registration is required.
Directions: Meet at the Big Rock trailhead 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). The trailhead is on the south side of Lucas Valley Rd. Continue past the trailhead and turn around in the large driveway downhill from the summit. Please do not turn around at the summit.
Sponsor: Parks