This cache is hidden in the Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
From the preserve's web page:
"Located three miles south of Los Gatos, Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve has over 10 miles of hiking and equestrian trails that meander along cool perennial creeks and through 1,430 acres of a second-growth redwood forest, extensive areas of Douglas fir and oak woodland. Higher elevations offer expansive views of the Sierra Azul Range. Near the parking area is a short easy-access, self-guided interpretive trail that circumnavigates Upper Lake. The preserve's beautiful and biologically rich ecosystem provides habitat for a diversity of wildlife, including mountain lions, bobcats, western pond turtles, a few species of bats, Santa Cruz black salamanders and California giant salamanders, belted kingfishers, northern red-shafted flickers, and many other birds - both year-round residents and migratory species."
This is a popular area that can get busy on weekends. There are pit toilets near the parking lot, to the East, but there is no water so be sure to bring something to drink!
This cache is a near the upper end of the Redwood Springs trail, around 2.5 miles from the trail head. The lower part of this hike is somewhat steep, but it gets easier after the first mile or so. There is a very nice loop along the Pete Siemens and Redwood Springs trails which, altogether, make a nice 5.5 mile hike. If you have the time and energy, add the additoinal mile on Madrone Knoll Trail to the high point in the preserve.
You are looking for a small camo painted plastic jar between some redwood trees a few feet off the trail. There is a spoiler photo in the gallery please don't hesitate to make use of it.
*** This cache is part of the Geocachers of the Bay Area (GBA) Cachin' the Bay 2025 Passport Series. Completed passports are no longer being accepted, since the Block Party is over, but the caches in the series will remain active for people to find! ***