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Maisie’s Peak at Fremont Older Information
Wind through a beautiful forest and rolling hills to the summit of Maise's Peak for panoramic views of the surrounding open spaces.
Watch for:
blue elderberry, coyote brush, and monkeyflower
Hiking Details for Maisie’s Peak
Distance: 2.6 miles round trip
Elevation change: 500 feet
Hiking time: 3 hours
Trail surface: Uneven
Best Season: Year round
Managing agency: Midpeninsula Open Space
Parking lot location: Click here for directions
Overview: The hayfields and fruit trees of this 739 acre preserve tell the story of Santa Clara valley’s agricultural beginnings. This moderate hike takes you to the top of 900-foot Maisie’s Peak, where you can see sweeping views of the Santa Clara Valley.
From the Prospect Road parking lot, take the Cora Older Trail to Seven Springs Loop Trail, to Hayfield Trail, then finally to Coyote Ridge Trail. Retrace your steps.
Maisie’s Peak at Fremont Older Photo Gallery
More About Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
The preserve is named after Fremont Older, a newspaper editor who lived there with his wife Cora for 60 years. Their home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, still stands but is not open to the public. Maisie’s Peak is named for Maisie Garrod, who purchased the property with her brother R.V. Garrod in 1910 and used the land for orchards, hay, and pasture. In 1980, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District purchased the land, which now offers a variety of trails for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians.