Senior Wellness Hike - Baylands Nature Preserve
August 18, 2026 @ 10:00AM — 1:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Baylands Nature Preserve: 2500 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 Get Directions
Grab your scope and field guide to uncover the hidden lives of migratory and resident shorebirds along the salt marsh.
Bounded by Mountain View and East Palo Alto, the 1,940‑acre Baylands Preserve is one of the largest remaining stretches of undisturbed marshland in the San Francisco Bay, offering miles of trails through tidal and freshwater habitats and some of the best bird‑watching on the West Coast. Join Saved By Nature for a guided walk through these vibrant wetlands, where we’ll provide binoculars, spotting scopes, and field guides, make a special stop at the Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter, hear from Heather Janse from the office of Supervisor Margaret Abe‑Koga, and finish with a shared meal under the open sky.
Meeting Spot & Directions
- Parking Location: Middle Parking Lot - Baylands Nature Preserve
- Parking Fee: Free
- Restrooms: Yes.
Trail Details
- Distance: 2.88 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Elevation Gain: 20 ft.
- Type: Loop with an out and back spur
- Hike Map: Alltrails
- Park Map: Link
What to Bring
- Hiking boots or sturdy shoes with grip and ankle support
- Layers and comfortable clothing — check the forecast the day before
- Reusable water bottle
- Hat and sunscreen
- Camera
- Hiking poles
What We Provide
- Lunch, water, snacks and drinks
- Loaner hiking poles
- Loaner daypacks
- Sunscreen and bug spray