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Calero County Park Trail Views |
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| Figueroa Trail entrance area is a haven for squirrels, lizards, turkeys, crows & bluebirds. | ||
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| Ground squirrel colonies and turkey flocks thrive in the park's mixed oak woodlands. | ||
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| Calero Riding Stable offers boarding and guided trail rides through the park. | ||
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| Blackbirds, crows, lizards and squirrels are commonly seen at Los Cerritos Pond. | ||
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| In spring blackbirds nest among the cattails lining the pond. | ||
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| Los Cerritos Trail winds along the foothills above Calero Reservoir. | ||
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| Oaks accent the hillsides throughout Calero County Park. | ||
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| A towering Valley Oak stands near the reservoir's shore. | ||
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| View includes a glimpse of the Bailey Fellows House and Calero Ranch buildings. | ||
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| Leaving the reservoir Los Cerritos Trail climbs high into the foothills. | ||
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| Stay on established trails. California oaks can drop limbs suddenly. | ||
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| Calero County Park is extremely popular with equestrians. | ||
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| Pastureland view with reservoir beyond. | ||
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| Challenging section of Los Cerritos Trail. | ||
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| "Sky River" passing overhead above the Vallecito Trail. | ||
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| Trail climbs gradually through a shallow canyon. | ||
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| View along the Vallecito Trail midway to the Pena Trail. | ||
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| View of oak woodlands along the Javelina Loop. | ||
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| Interior Live Oaks are distinctive in that they are usually as wide as they are tall. | ||
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| Javelina trail is fairly level as it winds towards Fish Camp (in shade at center). | ||
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| Trail views include some of the most picturesque scenery within the park. | ||
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| Fish Camp pond includes a viewing platform for wildlife, picnic tables & horse trough. | ||
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| It's tough going up some very steep trails once you leave Fish Camp. | ||
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| The trail continues upwards to a ridge marked by outcroppings of serpentine. | ||
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| At the summit, the Javelina Loop passes through a section of serpentine. | ||
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| View northwest from the summit of the Javelina Trail loop. | ||
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| Once over the ridge Cherry Cove comes into view. | ||
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| Javelina Loop is extremely challenging. Best to retrace your steps from Fish Camp. | ||
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| Then return via the Pena Trail to the parking lot. | ||
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| On hot summer days, hike these trails from 4 to 7PM. | ||
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| In late afternoon / early evening deer emerge to feed. | ||
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| At twilight, the landscape is bathed in a soft glow. | ||
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| On weekends, get an early start. There are 2.5, 3.5, 4 to 7+ mile trails to explore. Visit Park Here! for information and directions to Calero Park. |
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| Now winter nights enlarge the number of their hours; | ||
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| And clouds their storms discharge upon the airy towers; | ||
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| Let now the chimneys blaze and cups o'erflow with wine; | ||
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| Let voices all sing praise in harmony devine. | ||
| For directions to Calero and information on other County Parks, visit ParkHere.org | ||
| Return to Top. | Go to Calero Trails Index. | |