Near Bald Peaks Viewpoint Spur
Loma Prieta (3,790 ft.) the highest peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains is on the right. Seen looking southwest when winding along on the Bald Peaks Trail ridge top. Pretty wildflowers all along the trail.
Near Bald Peaks Viewpoint Spur
Mt. Hamilton, with its white observatories, and Copernicus, two highest Diablo Range peaks are center-right in the far distance across south Santa Clara Valley. Calero Reservoir is nearby below. Looking northeast among wildflowers on Bald Peaks Viewpoint.
Near Bald Peaks Viewpoint Spur
Loma Prieta (3,790ft.), tallest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is front and center when looking southwest at the Bald Peaks Viewpoint.
Near Bald Peaks Viewpoint Spur
Barely visible in the distant haze (left center) is the South Bay and its metropolitan area, all surrounded by grassy and wooded hills abounding with spring wildflowers. Seen to the northwest from Bald Peaks Viewpoint.

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Bald Peaks Viewpoint Spur

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Nice path to awesome 360 degree "top of the world" views.
0.1
mi
Distance
37
ft
Gain
easy
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Flatter
Steeper
0.06mi
Distance
37ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,836ft
High Point
1,799ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short trail is a dirt path through sensitive habitat. It is easy to find along Bald Peaks Trail where there are some obvious fences marking this high point. A short walk up this path brings one to a bench and views in all directions - the San Francisco Bay Area, Diablo Range, Mt. Umunhum, Loma Prieta, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Coyote Valley, and pastoral ranch/farm lands.

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