Tulare Hill: Restricted Access Hike
April 11, 2026 @ 9:00AM — 3:30PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Tulare Hill Ecology Preserve: 7170 Santa Teresa Blvd San Jose, CA 95139 Get Directions
A Rare Chance to Hike a Highly Sensitive Bay Area Preserve
Tulare Hill is closed to the public. On April 11, Saved By Nature is opening it for one day only. Walk through protected serpentine grassland habitat home to federally threatened wildlife and endangered native plants found almost nowhere else in the region. Explore terrain that the vast majority of Bay Area residents will never visit — guided by our expert naturalist team every step of the way. The experience ends with a catered hilltop lunch and panoramic views stretching across the valley. Two sessions. Twenty spots each. This is your only opportunity to access Tulare Hill this season.
Meeting Spot & Directions
We will meet at Flames Coffee Shop and carpool to the preserve together — parking at the preserve itself is extremely limited.
Meeting location: Flames Coffee Shop, 7170 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95139
Trail Details
- Distance: 1.93 miles
- Elevation Gain: 354 ft
- Type: Loop
- View route on AllTrails →
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 (optional — we also have poles available at the trailhead)
What We Provide
We've got the rest covered at the trailhead:
- Hiking poles
- Sunscreen, bug spray and hand sanitizer
- Water and snacks
- Rain ponchos
- Daypacks
- A catered hilltop lunch with panoramic views across the valley