Nocturnal Journal Hike

Join a Naturalist for this guided stroll along the Camp Ohlone Road as the sun sets.

Make nighttime discoveries as you record your sightings along the way.

NOTE: This program has fees: Resident: Adult, Child: $5

Non-Resident: Adult, Child: $7

Child age range: 10-16 years of age

10 plus years of age

*All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Hike up to 2 miles along Camp Ohlone Rd. (a wide gravel path above Alameda Creek) as you learn to create nature journal observations on Sunol ecology.

This will be a slower-paced exploration with guided stops.

Accessibility Information: Camp Ohlone Road is a wide, gravel path which fluctuates with slight hill grades.

Recommended materials: wear layers headlamp drinking water journal or paper/notebook and writing supplies *paper and pencils will be available

Organized groups such as homeschool, scouts, etc., must submit a separate program application request.

From Fremont, drive north on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road (near the town of Sunol).

Turn right at the exit onto Calaveras Road and proceed about four miles to a left turn onto Geary Road, which leads directly into the park.

(If you find yourself driving uphill on a narrow winding road you’ve missed the Geary Road turnoff).

To reach the visitor center take the first left after the park entrance.

From the Oakland-Berkeley area, drive east on I-580 to the junction with I-680. Take I-680 south and exit at Calaveras Road/Highway 84 just south of the Sunol exit.

At the bottom of the exit, turn left onto Calaveras Road and proceed as noted above.