Spring source Loop
7.7 mi
Distance
3 hrs 57 min
Time
terrain
1,004 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail to Nature Information in Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
This trail goes by sag pond, Nature Information, .4, .5, .6, Black Mountain Backpack Camp, Black Mountain, Trail Guide, and .3.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
Black Mountain
To Black Mountain: White Oak Trail (0.3 + 1.2 + 0.3 + 0.6 miles) → Canyon Trail (0.2 miles) → Indian Creek Trail (1.0 + 0.2 miles) → Monte Bello Rd (0.2+ 0.2 miles) to reach Black Mountain.
Atop Black Mountain: There is a short 0.3 mile loop along an unnamed trail which provides vistas of Silicon Valley.
To Parking Lot: Monte Bello Rd (0.1 + 0.2 + 0.4 + 0.4 miles) → connector → Bella Vista Trail (0.8 miles) → Canyon Trail (0.2 + 0.4 miles)
