Joseph D. Grant County Park

Host: Sonya M.

The landscape is characteristic of the east foothills of the Santa Clara Valley with grasslands and majestic oak trees. Along the way you’ll see sweeping vistas of the nearby Diablo Range along with the observatories atop Mount Hamilton, the highest peak in the South Bay. In springtime, this is one of the best wildflower locales in the Bay Area. The loop starts with the Halls Valley trail and finishes with Yerba Buena and the Loop trail.

The Hike

Level: 3 (Challenging) | Miles: 6.7 | Elevation: 1,295 ft

Getting There(click for directions)

From San Jose, take 280 S continue on to 680 N, take exit 2A for Alum Rock Avenue; take CA-130 E/Mt Hamilton for 7.8 miles; turn left at Grant Lake Trailhead.

Know before you go

Drive Time: 35 minutes from San Jose. Dogs allowed at the park, but not at the restaurant at the business meeting following the hike.

Parking – $6

Business meeting to follow the hike.