The path to the trail head I chose took me through the Santa Teresa Golf Club.

11:30 a.m. A ride on the VTA Light Rail from downtown San Jose to the Santa Teresa Station.

The trail head actually begins here on the other side of the fence a short walk from Avenida Espana.

...Unfortunately this route leads to a fence with a locked gate.

A lot of the sections on the way are uphill. About a mile into the trail, the path forks in two directions. The path to the left is shorter but a steeper climb. Further along, some views of the valley below. Top

The trail begins uphill toward a small bridge crossing the Coyote Alamitos Canal. The vertical rise from here to the peak is about 1155 feet. A small foot bridge crosses the canal. A signpost at the fork marks the distance remaining to the peak. Some two hours after starting, I reach the picnic benches at the crest and enjoy some nice views of the valley from up above. 2:30 p.m. The community of Santa Teresa in the background.

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