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'''Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve''' is a 1,678-acre nature preserve in the eastern foothills of [[Santa Clara County]], [[California]]. The preserve is managed by the [[Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority]] and was opened to public in 2002. |
'''Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve''' is a 1,678-acre nature preserve in the eastern foothills of [[Santa Clara County]], [[California]]. The preserve is managed by the [[Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority]] and was opened to public in 2002. |
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The only access to the |
The only access to the preserve had been from [[Alum Rock Park]] until 2014, when a new parking lot and trailhead opened along Sierra Road.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bay Area Ridge Trail: Sierra Vista Connector Trail and Parking & Trail Construction |url=https://scc.ca.gov/webmaster/ftp/pdf/sccbb/2014/1405/20140529Board03E_Sierra_Vista.pdf |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=California State Coastal Conservancy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-08-23 |title=Stunning views of Silicon Valley open to public with new trailhead, parking area in San Jose hills. |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2014/08/23/stunning-views-of-silicon-valley-open-to-public-with-new-trailhead-parking-area-in-san-jose-hills/ |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=East Bay Times |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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There are over 10 miles of trails in the preserve, including the Boccardo Loop Trail, the Sierra Vista Trail and Aquila Loop Trail. There are 6.7 miles of trail as a part of the [[Bay Area Ridge Trail]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://santaclaralafco.org/sites/default/files/service_reviews/7_SCCOSA.pdf |title=LAFCO of Santa Clara County Chapter 7 Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority |publisher=LAFCO of Santa Clara County |pages=181}}</ref> |
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== Ecology == |
== Ecology == |
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There are [[Oak woodland|oak woodlands]], [[chaparral]], and rolling grasslands.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://scv-habitatagency.org/DocumentCenter/View/124/Chapter-2-Land-Use-and-Covered-Activities |title=Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan Chapter 2. Land Use and Covered Activities |publisher=County of Santa Clara Department of Planning and Development |page=33 |access-date=30 December 2023}}</ref> It is home to a number of protected wildlife species, including the [[California red-legged frog|red-legged frog]], [[California tiger salamander]], [[golden eagle]], [[mountain lion]], [[bobcat]], and [[Gray fox|grey fox]].<ref name=":0" /> |
There are [[Oak woodland|oak woodlands]], [[chaparral]], and rolling grasslands.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://scv-habitatagency.org/DocumentCenter/View/124/Chapter-2-Land-Use-and-Covered-Activities |title=Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan Chapter 2. Land Use and Covered Activities |publisher=County of Santa Clara Department of Planning and Development |page=33 |access-date=30 December 2023}}</ref> It is home to a number of protected wildlife species, including the [[California red-legged frog|red-legged frog]], [[California tiger salamander]], [[golden eagle]], [[mountain lion]], [[bobcat]], and [[Gray fox|grey fox]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://santaclaralafco.org/sites/default/files/service_reviews/7_SCCOSA.pdf |title=LAFCO of Santa Clara County Chapter 7 Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority |publisher=LAFCO of Santa Clara County |pages=181}}</ref> |
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It provides watershed protection for [[Penitencia Creek]].<ref name=":0" /> |
It provides watershed protection for [[Penitencia Creek]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Trails == |
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There are over 10 miles of trails in the preserve. There are 6.7 miles of trail as a part of the [[Bay Area Ridge Trail]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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The 3-mile Boccardo Loop Trail is the first trail opened by [[Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bay Area Ridge Trail: Sierra Vista Construction |url=https://scc.ca.gov/webmaster/ftp/pdf/sccbb/2011/1107/20110721Board3D_Sierra_Vista_Ridge_Trail.pdf |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=California State Coastal Conservancy}}</ref> |
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The 2-mile Sierra Vista Trail, connects the trails in the western preserve with the eastern preserve trail system. It is a part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The 4.5-mile Calaveras Fault Trail extends from the Sierra Vista trail and Sierra Road entrance gate to the [[Penitencia Creek]] drainage.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
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== External Links == |
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* {{Official website|https://www.openspaceauthority.org/preserves/sierra.html}} |
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* [https://www.openspaceauthority.org/system/documents/SierraVistaTrailMap.pdf Sierra Vista Trail Map] |
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Revision as of 04:22, 6 January 2024
Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve is a 1,678-acre nature preserve in the eastern foothills of Santa Clara County, California. The preserve is managed by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and was opened to public in 2002.
The only access to the preserve had been from Alum Rock Park until 2014, when a new parking lot and trailhead opened along Sierra Road.[1][2]
Ecology
There are oak woodlands, chaparral, and rolling grasslands.[3] It is home to a number of protected wildlife species, including the red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, golden eagle, mountain lion, bobcat, and grey fox.[4]
It provides watershed protection for Penitencia Creek.[4]
Trails
There are over 10 miles of trails in the preserve. There are 6.7 miles of trail as a part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.[4]
The 3-mile Boccardo Loop Trail is the first trail opened by Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.[5]
The 2-mile Sierra Vista Trail, connects the trails in the western preserve with the eastern preserve trail system. It is a part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.[4]
The 4.5-mile Calaveras Fault Trail extends from the Sierra Vista trail and Sierra Road entrance gate to the Penitencia Creek drainage.[4]
References
- ^ "Bay Area Ridge Trail: Sierra Vista Connector Trail and Parking & Trail Construction" (PDF). California State Coastal Conservancy. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "Stunning views of Silicon Valley open to public with new trailhead, parking area in San Jose hills". East Bay Times. 2014-08-23. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan Chapter 2. Land Use and Covered Activities. County of Santa Clara Department of Planning and Development. p. 33. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e LAFCO of Santa Clara County Chapter 7 Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (PDF). LAFCO of Santa Clara County. p. 181.
- ^ "Bay Area Ridge Trail: Sierra Vista Construction" (PDF). California State Coastal Conservancy. Retrieved 2024-01-06.