Exploring Sanborn County Park

**Event:** 213n**Distance:** 3.7 milesn**Total Elevation Gain:** 1,250 ft.n**Difficulty:** 6n**Route type:** loopn**Gathering Coordinates:** 37.234657, -122.0633n*Make sure you only use Google Maps for navigation.*nn**Hike Overview:**nSanborn County Park is a lushly wooded park of 3,453 acres and is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains between Saratoga and Skyline Boulevard. This mountain park is rich with redwoods and tan bark oaks and it offers many trails for hiking. Like always, let be environment friendly and carpool as much as possible.nn**Trail Map:**n[https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/san-andreas-trail-to-peterson-memorial-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/san-andreas-trail-to-peterson-memorial-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map)nn**Things to note:**nn* Please allow extra time for the entrance fee, parking, and toilet. We’ll leave at 9:30 AM sharp.n* Parts of the trail are slippery and challenging, making it a great workout ;). Make sure you have proper hiking shoes. There may be bugs, so using repellents is recommendednn**Parking:**nParking lot fee is $6.nAll credit cards and cash are accepted.nIf you are unable to find a parking spot at the gathering point, you can park five minutes away from the gathering location at 37.233437, -122.061953. Please consider extra time for parking.nn**Be Prepared:**nRecommended to have sunscreen and/or a hat, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, at least 1.5 liters of water, poles, bug repellent, and a good attitude!😎nn**Pets:**nDogs on leash are allowed.nn**Legal Disclaimers:**nWe show our respect to the wilderness and other hikers by not playing music and leaving speakers home.nBy voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers, organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.nYour attendance implies your consent to be in the photos and videos.nDO NOT ATTEND: If you’re experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.