Trail Sips: A Native Plant Exploration

SUNOL - Ever wondered what's growing along the trail? Join us for a native plant exploration where we'll learn to identify local plants and uncover their fascinating traditional uses. Then beat the summer heat with a refreshing iced tea inspired by some of the plants we discovered together! Distance of Nature Exploration: .5 - 2 miles Elevation Change - Nature Exploration: 0 - 500 ft Type of Trail - Nature Exploration: Dirt - Natural stone / Slight Incline Ages 18 plus. Adult participation. From Fremont, drive north on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road (near the town of Sunol.) Turn right at the exit onto Calaveras Road and proceed about four miles to a left turn onto Geary Road, which leads directly into the park. (If you find yourself driving uphill on a narrow winding road you’ve missed the Geary Road turnoff.) To reach the visitor center take the first left after the park entrance. From the Oakland-Berkeley area, drive east on I-580 to the junction with I-680. Take I-680 south and exit at Calaveras Road/Highway 84 just south of the Sunol exit. At the bottom of the exit, turn left onto Calaveras Road and proceed as noted above.