San Jose Creek Special Access with Big Sur Land Trust

Big Sur Land Trust is thrilled to host a Monterey Audubon Society field trip along San Jose Creek Trail, as we explore and enjoy this piece of conserved land together. This event is appropriate for beginning birders and all those interested  in learning how to better identify our local breeding birds. Thanks to Big Sur Land Trust’s growing partnership with Monterey Audubon Society, \ we have begun using eBird to monitor the bird populations on Big Sur Land Trust preserves. This field trip is an opportunity to contribute to  this new and growing effort and all participants will have access to a  list of birds seen during the day.

Every  step of this hike was made possible through our partnership with the  Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, and  Point Lobos Foundation as collaborative members of the Lobos Corona Parkland project -- along with generous donors and funders.

Shuttles will transport hikers from Palo  Corona Regional Park (Rancho Cañada) to the Ishxenta State Park San Jose  Creek trailhead, which is only accessible through guided hikes. From  there, we will meander up the gentle incline along San Jose Creek,  birding along the way. After crossing over San Jose Creek’s three  magnificent redwood bridges, we will arrive at the meadow that will be  our turnaround point. This hike is a beautiful reminder that  collaboration can bring beautiful change and that our actions are  stronger when taken together. We are grateful to our partners and to our  donors for each step forward that we take together.

• Distance: 2 miles
• Elevation: 150' total ascent
• Difficulty: Easy. We will be walking on a backcountry dirt road, on which we may encounter small rocks and sticks.
• Pace: Easy
• Participant limit: 12
• Facilities: Restrooms are available at the meet-up location and at the trailhead.
• Cell service: There is limited to no cell service at this location. Please plan accordingly.

Bring snacks to enjoy along the hike, plus everything you need for a half-day  of birding and walking. Sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes are required,  and layers are recommended.

Please note: While the trails we will be on are well-tended, this area is known to  have extremely high tick densities. Please take extra precautions when  preparing for this hike (wear light-colored clothes, wear pants that can  be tucked into socks, bring and use tick repellent, etc.) and be sure  to do a thorough tick-check following your day with us.

Please note that each participant must be individually registered (including kids, who need to be accompanied by an adult) through the Eventbrite website.