Mount Madonna County Park - Gilroy, CA - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

"Welcome to Mt. Madonna County Park, one of the most majestic of Santa Clara County's regional park and recreation areas. This 3,688 acre park is dominated by the redwood forest so characteristic of the Santa Cruz Mountain range. To the east, the park overlooks the Santa Clara Valley, to the west, Monterey Bay. As the slopes of Mt. Madonna descend toward the valley, the landscape changes from redwood forest to oak woodland, dense chaparral and grassy meadows. Park visitors may learn about areas where Ohlone Indians hunted and harvested, and will understand why cattle baron Henry Miller spent his summers here. Enjoy your visit today, and return often to the pristine redwood forest of Mt. Madonna County Park. Mt Madonna Stables offers horseback trail rides, it is a wonderful way to explore the beauty of this park.

The park is located on Highway 152 (Hecker Pass Highway), ten miles west of Gilroy. From the east, use Highway 101, and take the Highway 152 West exit. From the west, use Highway 1, and take the Highway 152 East exit. The entrance to the park is located at the summit of Highway 152 at Pole Line Road." (visit link)

Name: Mt Madonna County Park Street Location: Pole Line Rd Local Municipality: Santa Clara County State/Province, etc.: CA Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Picnic Facilities: Tables Recreational Facilities: hiking camping archery horseback riding fishing Traditional Geocaches: Kaitlyn's Tree Ring Brake Check ( Steep grade ahead) The Tail of Stinky Scouts Pack 766 2013 #4 The Blue Springs Blackhawk Down Campers Cache Oh Well, I'm Stumped Lincoln Logs Tantrum Giant Twins ...and more Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Date Established: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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