Milpitas Special Interest Area, Jolon, CA

We will visit the the Milpitas Special Interest Area (the “Indians” Memorial Park), Los Padres National Forest, near Jolon, CA (GPS point 36.1178611, -121.4650278). This will be a joint field trip with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. The Milpitas Special Interest Area contains approximately 9,500 acres in the upper watershed of the San Antonio River, much of which is within the Ventana Wilderness and is approximately 17 miles from Mission San Antonio near the border of Fort Hunter Liggett. This outing will last the entire day.

Please sign the liability waiver HERE to register for this event.

Bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks, hat, sturdy shoes, and dress in layers for changing weather. More information about the cultural resources and rehabilitation activities can be found in the management plan for this National Forest land here.

Meet at the Templeton Park and Ride at 8:15 am for caravan and carpooling options (GPS point 35.553966, -120.713761).