Name: Blue Moon on Black Mountain
Start: 2026-05-31T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-31T23:00:00-07:00
Location: Monte Bello Preserve Parking Lot

Blue Moon on Black Mountain

Created in 1972, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an independent special district that helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a connected greenbelt of more than 65,000 acres of public open space. These diverse and scenic landscapes, from bay wetlands to redwood forests and coastal grasslands, host an incredible diversity of life, making our region one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.Midpen’s purpose is to create a regional greenbelt of unspoiled public open space lands in order to permanently protect the area’s natural resources and to provide for public use and enjoyment. On the Coast, Midpen has an expanded mission to acquire and preserve agricultural land of regional significance, preserve rural character and encourage viable agricultural uses of land resources.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.

Monte Bello Preserve Parking Lot

<p>Hike one of the peninsula’s iconic peaks while appreciating the twilight on an evening excursion with Docent Naturalists Dave Kocsis, Lindsay Joye, and Stephen Buckhout. You’ll ramble the Canyon Trail and climb the scenic Bella Vista Trail observing late spring flora and fauna, then watch the sun set and the full moon rise from Black Mountain’s summit while enjoying the snack or meal you brought. You’ll earn extraordinary views of the Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains. This is a strenuous but moderately-paced hike with a 1,000-foot elevation gain. <strong>Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after May 17 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close May 29 at 2:00 p.m.</strong></p>


<h3>Where to Meet:</h3><p>Meet at the Monte Bello Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Los Trancos Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time.</p>


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