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Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

ExploreLivermore, East Bay4.3/5

Over Deze Plek

A 1,880-acre preserve with grasslands, oak woodlands, and a distinctive rocky peak that was sacred to the Ohlone and Bay Miwok people. The 4.5-mile Brushy Peak Loop Trail offers panoramic Livermore Valley views. Rich in Native American cultural heritage with grinding rocks visible along trails.

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

Free

Beste Tijd

Spring for wildflowers and green hills

Parkeren

Free at Laughlin Rd staging area (permit required).

Tips

Free but permits required — register online at EBRPD website. No dogs. Moderate difficulty. Bring water, no shade.

Kinderwagenvriendelijk--Verschoontafel--Eten Ter Plaatse--Reservering Nodig

Tags

hikingnative-americannature-preserveviewsfree
Officiële Website

Locatie

Livermore, East BayRoutebeschrijving

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