Sobrante Ridge Botanic Regional Preserve, Botanical regional preserve in Contra Costa County, United States
The 277-acre preserve contains oak and bay woodland areas, coyote brush scrub, and open grassland supporting diverse native plant communities.
The land formed part of Rancho El Sobrante, granted by the Mexican government to Juan Jose Castro in 1840 for cattle ranching.
The preserve maintains three main entrances at Coach Drive, Conestoga Drive, and Heavenly Ridge Lane, connecting local neighborhoods to nature trails.
Visitors can access a network of dirt fire roads and single-track paths throughout the preserve, offering opportunities for hiking and approved bicycle use.
The park protects one of the last remaining populations of Alameda manzanita, an endemic plant species found only in this region.
Location: Contra Costa County
Inception: 1985
GPS coordinates: 37.96500,-122.26500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:02
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