Waterwheel Downhill Ride

Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC-07:00

Monte Bello Preserve | Cupertino

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Publisher/HostMidpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Waterwheel Downhill Ride
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Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.
About this Event

Join Docent Naturalists Dave Kocsis, Steve Crawford, and Peter Maxwell for an advanced mountain bike ride on fun trails with outstanding views in memory of our friend and Midpen Docent Naturalist Strether Smith. You’ll carpool from Picchetti Ranch Preserve to the beautiful Waterwheel Creek Trail and ride the single track and fire roads in Monte Bello Preserve, including Bella Vista, Canyon, White Oak, and Skid Road trails, before taking Stevens Canyon Road back to the carpool location. The mostly downhill route (2,200-foot net descent) includes 1,700+ feet of climbing. Approximately five miles of the ride is on public roadways. Bring snacks or a light lunch to eat at breaks along the way. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after May 3 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close May 15 at 2:00 p.m.



Where to Meet:

For this activity at Monte Bello Preserve, meet at the Picchetti Ranch Preserve parking lot. From the intersection of I-280 and Foothill Expressway, go 3.5 miles southwest (toward the mountains) on Foothill Boulevard/Stevens Canyon Road.  Turn right on Montebello Road.  The preserve is 0.5 miles up Montebello Rd. on the left. Participants will carpool to the trailhead for this activity.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Monte Bello Preserve, 7WV5+VHH, Cupertino, United States

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