The Ulistac Natural Area is a popular place for bird watching, wildlife observation; and of course, geocaching. The 41 acre (16.6 hectare) park is just east of the west side Guadalupe River Trail and is bordered on the west by Lick Mill Blvd, on the north by Tasman Drive and on the south by housing developments. Most recently part of a golf course, it is being restored as an exhibit site for native plants and animals; assisted by irrigation with recycled water. Hours are from sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. There is parking along Lick Mill Blvd on days when there are no Levi's Stadium events. Dogs are permitted only on leash. Note that there is poison oak in abundance in shady spots and winter rains can raise a great crop of thistles.
You can enter from Lick Mill Blvd or from the west-side river trail. The west-side trail is packed gravel suitable for mountain or hybrid bikes. The east-side trail is paved from Alviso to downtown San Jose. Cross the river from the east-side trail at Tasman Drive or the bike/pedestrian bridge further south near the River Oaks VTA light rail station and park-and-ride lot. Both sides of the trail are quite flat aside from street underpasses and are easy hikes or rides. Be warned, though, that trailunderpasses may be muddy or flooded after heavy rains. For more information, follow the link at the top of the page and the park's page on the waymarking site:
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMDVNF_Ulistac_Natural_Area_Santa_Clara_CA
This cache is very close to the location of GC3XME0, "A Walk After Lunch". That site was no longer suitable after the tree fell during the winter storms and nearby vegetation was disturbed. This is a different container and hide style so we thought it best to archive the old hide and start fresh.
Congratulations to tomgeocat for FTF