Reasonable caution and common sense should be utilized when venturing into any outdoor environment. Plan ahead before you leave. Check regulations and weather, download a map, pack water and first aid. If you experience an emergency fire, accident or other immediate threat to life or property , call For nonemergencies, call A large village, known as Partacsi, was located in this general area. Mission Santa Clara de Asis was founded in October of the same year.
In , Mexico became independent and the Secularization Act stripped the missions of their holdings. After , land grants were mainly given to army veterans and many ranchos were established. The chief commercial products of the ranchos were cattle hides and tallow. This acre rancho was bounded by Adobe Creek to the north and Stevens Creek to the south, and included Permanente Creek. Mesa died in California became part of the United States in and all land grants issued by the Mexican government became subject to review under U.
In , William Dana, a former seafarer and merchant, purchased the Rancho. During this time the original Mexican land grants were challenged and six persons laid claim to the Rancho. Two of the claims were patented by the United States in , with Dana retaining 3, acres. The Snyder's grain crop of was the first raised without irrigation in this area of the county and was so successful that it inspired others. The Snyder's had about acres under cultivation, including a acre vineyard with a large winery and 25 acres in orchard.
John Snyder, born in in Indiana, arrived in Santa Clara County in where he was employed on local farms. In , he married Martha Kifer. John died in and his wife continued to live on the ranch until her death in Joseph's was badly damaged in the earthquake and was subsequently demolished. Joseph's Seminary. The county park improvements were constructed in the early s, with additional improvements completed in Status Update.
Short Description. Black Mountain Trail Description. Chamise Trail Description. Stephen E. Abbors Trail Description. Wildcat Loop Trail Description. Download Map Opens in new window Trail Closures. See what's been observed on iNaturalist. Deer Hollow Farm. Learn more. Model Airplane Field. Mountain Lions. You will enjoy oak woodland and chaparral scrub along the way. This is an excellent spot for bird watching. Length: 6.
Length: 7. Black Mountain via Rhus Ridge. Starting at the little-known Rhus Ridge parking lot, you can enjoy a healthy workout and a grand panoramic view of Silicon Valley. Length: 8. Meadow Show more. Wildcat Canyon Loop. Escape the crowds and take in the sights on this loop at the popular park west of Cupertino.
Upper Wildcat Canyon is one of the prettiest sections of the park. The trail also climbs to impressive vistas looking out over the South Bay from the Rogue Valley sections of the loop. This route at Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Reserve ventures beyond the popular sections of the park to offer a diverse introduction to the terrain on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Related Links:. Report a problem. Back to top. Rancho, as the locals call it, draws big crowds with its abundance of flat trails and attractions at Deer Park Farm, but few visitors venture deeper into the wilds of this park seen on this loop hike.
Best times to go: Spring wildflowers and winter vistas are the most inviting; autumn will have a touch of fall color; summer will be hot in the exposed areas, but fairly cool in the covered canyons.
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