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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

MARCH 1, 2019

ENCHANTED BAKED GOODS San Juan’s small-town bakery P2

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RARE FIND San Juan Bakery and Grocery has been a town fixture since 1938, when it was opened by the Cornaggia

family before finally being purchased by Dianne Hampton and her son, Jesse, in February of 2012.

Featured: Dianne Hampton right, with Beto Gloria and Juliana Szabo.

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Old fashioned bakery keeps the calm in small-town San Juan BY JENNY ARBIZU

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very small town should have a home away from home. A place where friends meet, delight in a pastry or cup of coffee, and take in the chatter of the town.

And one preferably smelling of freshly baked-bread, straight out of the oven.

In San Juan Bautista, that place is San Juan Bakery & Grocery.

Bakery regular and San Juan Bautista local, Cindy Tatro, says the atmosphere is a rare find these days.

“We enjoy every aspect of the quaint old fashioned place,” she says of herself and husband. “[Watching] the people gathering to enjoy a ‘heavenly bite’ or other selection—mostly passers through—and are excited about the same things we enjoy!”

The small-town bakery at 319 Third Street has been a San Juan Bautista fixture since 1938, when it was opened by the Cornaggia family. After changing hands three more times, Dianne Hampton and her son, Jesse, purchased the establishment in February of 2012.

“My sister-in-law’s family, the House family, had [the bakery] from the early eighties until 2003,” says Hampton. “And they just

called me to come into work one Saturday in early 2003; it was an emergency. And I walked in and I fell in love with this place.”

Hampton, a Gilroy native and resident, soon became a permanent employee at the bakery. Just months later, it was sold to Luis Santos, who then sold it to Hampton in 2012 (Prior the House family, it was owned by the Paradis family—after the Cornaggias).

Photographs by Robert Eliason

works at the bakery six days a week—as does Dianne.

Their love for the bakery is evident in how they preserve the integrity of its baked goods. Hampton says the Cornaggias handed down a binder full of recipes from its original baker, so former customers can continue to experience the same breads they had as children.

“What’s amazing is the binder

still smells like the bakery,” Hampton says. “Even when I took it home as I was buying the bakery, it smelled like the bakery.”

Inside the coveted binder are recipes for the bakery’s famous french bread, apricot turnovers and more. The recipes don’t include preservatives in the breads, and calls for everything to be handmade.

Cooking everything in the

bakery’s original 1938 brick-oven (which is gas-torched every night so ready to bake the next morning), the Hamptons continue to use the binder to prepare all its baked goods.

Before it was a bakery, the landmark (built in 1860) was a grocery store, according to employee, Katie Smith. “It was like a mercantile,” says the San Juan Bautista resident, who is a four-year ➝ 4

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Seven years after purchasing it, Hampton has found her hands in every aspect of the bakery— everything from purchasing ingredients at dusk, to bagging/shelving breads, prepping food for the oven, or keeping up on paperwork.

“I’m a worker bee,” says the former bookkeeper.

Another worker bee is her son, Jesse, who is literally a hands-on owner. As one of its bakers, Jesse

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NOSTALGIA Visitors and locals alike hold fond memories of the establishment—

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now more than 80 years in the making. Featured: Juliana Szabo.

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employee. “The shelves were full of canned goods and there were big scales on the counters to weigh dry goods.”

In fact, its history lends a clue as to why the bakery still includes ‘& Grocery’ in its name.

The San Juan Bautista Municipal Code, Title 11, states “Existing signs on historic buildings shall be maintained intact to the greatest extent possible for their historical ambience.”

So the name remains the same.

And though visitors may be swayed, locals know the bakery for more than its name.

While its famous french bread and apricot turnovers are notable customer favorites, the bakery also sells other fruit turnovers, regular and savory rolls, and a variety of breads. “There’s probably 15 different flavors of sweetbreads, similar to poundcakes; chocolate brownie, almond poppyseed, pumpkin, banana bread,” says Smith. “There’s

also a sandwich bread called German Black—it’s a dark rye-wheat mix that’s really good.”

The donuts have also become popular in recent years; giant donuts for a dollar have become hit. And—only sold on weekends— customers can enjoy its blueberry donuts. “They’re like cake-donuts,” says Smith.

And though a wide assortment of cookie jars will be found on the shelves, they are not for sale. In fact, many belong to local customers.

“Dianne had two cookie jars when she bought the bakery and put them on the shelf,” explains Smith. “Then people started bringing her cookie jars and so most of them have been gifted to us by people in the community. A lot of them have names inside of who brought them. So they just live here,” Smith laughs.

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OUT & ABOUT FIRST FRIDAY

Vertigo Coffee Roasters welcomes San Benito County Arts Council for an Open Studios Satellite Art Show Mar. 1.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

ARTIST RECEPTION Head to Vertigo Coffee Roasters’ first Artist Reception of the year and enjoy an Open Studios Satellite Show presented by San Benito County Arts Council. A collection of shared works from various featured Open Studios 2019 Art Tour artists will be presented. Friday, Mar. 1, 6-9pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St. Vertigo Coffee Roasters hosts Artist Receptions on the first Friday of every month. Visit vertigocoffee.com.

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TRIBUTE BAND Join Steel Horse: The Music of Bon Jovi as they return to Grillin & Chillin Alehouse. Enjoy a fun evening as Steel Horse gets guests on their feet with performances of all the greatest hits from the entire Bon Jovi catalog. Friday, Mar. 1, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St. Visit steelhorsebonjovi.com.

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PIANO COMPETITION Gavilan College and the Filice Family present The 14th annual Marian Filice Piano Competition and Music Festival, showcasing piano students from fifth to 12th grades. Contestants will prepare and perform two contrasting pieces from the classical repertoire from memory. The competition consists of junior and senior divisions, with nearly $2,000 in prize money awarded and honorable mentions recognized in each division. Sunday, Mar. 3, 10am at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Admission is free. Visit gavilan.edu/music.

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SPRING PASSPORT

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Join the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley for an exciting month of wine tasting along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail during Spring Passport 2019. Throughout the month of March, meet talented winemakers and enjoy complimentary wine tasting, other surprises and special perks at the tasting rooms of more than 30 wineries along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Enjoy Spring Passport 2019 March 1-31. For individual winery hours, days of operation, tickets and a list of partnering restaurants, visit santaclarawines.com.

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LEGACY Before it was a bakery, the shop, which now doubles as

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a visitor center, was a mercantile selling household goods.

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San Juan Bautista native, Carolyn Rivera Day, recalls attending Spanish mass at the San Juan Mission with her grandma and then accompanying her through town with a stop at the bakery.

“We would either pick up sweet pastries or a loaf french bread to go with Sunday dinner,” she says.

Though Day now resides in Portland, Oregon, she says the bakery was a dream job she never got to fulfill. “It’s too bad I never worked there because I would’ve learned so much.”

Smith says similar stories are recalled by visitors who used to stop by San Juan Bautista as kids, on their way home or from nearby cities. “They come in and say, ‘I used to come here with my grandparents and they’d always buy two loaves of french bread. The kids could eat one in the backseat, but the other one we had to save for dinner.’ We have heard that from so many families—that same experience.”

San Juan Bakery & Grocery also acts as the town’s Visitor Center, run by San Juan Bautista Community Business Association. Visitors can find such things as merchant flyers, brochures, calendar of events, T-shirts, hats, and historical books of the town.

“It’s staffed Friday to Sunday from noon to 4pm,” Smith says.

“When they’re not there, we answer the questions if we can.”

Though Dianne will manage the front counter occasionally, ever the “worker bee,” she often finds herself running things in the back of the bakery.

“I tell Dianne she’s missing the best part of working here—it’s talking to the people when they come in,” Smith laughs.

San Juan Bakery & Grocery is open Tues–Sat from 7am–5pm, and Sun. 7am–4pm. Call 831.623.4570 for more information or for orders.

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PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Join San Benito County Arts Council for its Fun Phone Photography Workshop and discover simple tips and tricks for improving phone photography.

Designed for teens and adults with little or no photography training, this course explores features and functions smartphone cameras, image editing apps and basic photography concepts and techniques. Photo composition, framing, moment, depth and color will be covered, and students will create their own digital images while learning the difference between snapshots and good photographs Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6:30-8pm at ARTspace ANNEX, 217 Fifth St, Hollister. To register, visit tinyurl.com/yxoeyqam.

HOLLISTER

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ACOUSTIC NOMAD Join

solo acoustic songs that inspire,

band Drifting Compass, as he plays

enlighten and get bodies grooving.

Enjoy original heart-on-sleeve, travel-worn songs as well as select covers to sing along to. This free show will be held Sunday, Mar. 3, 2-5pm at Johnny’s Bar & Grill, 526 San Benito St. For more information, visit nomadicbliss.com.

AZTEC DANCING All ages are invited to join Calpulli Itzpapalotl Danza Azteca, a local arts group promoting, educating and inspiring individuals through pre-Hispanic dances and indigenous culture, at the Artspace Annex. This event is free, open to all and presented by San Benito County Arts Council.

Beginners are welcome to come to circle and experience danza

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 7:30-8:30pm at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St. Visit sanbenitoarts.org.

TRES PINOS DERBY BOOTCAMP Anyone over age 18 who has thought about joining the fast-paced sport of roller derby is invited to Roller Derby Boot Camp with the Faultline Derby Devilz. No skating experience or knowledge of roller derby is necessary; participants will learn everything they need, including how to stand up without falling. Full protective gear is mandatory. Monday, Mar. 4, 6-8pm at Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Highway. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7krm6rk.

HISTORIC FLIGHTS

Don’t miss the opportunity to recall the energy, passion and excitement of the Roaring ‘20s by flying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor airplane. Families are invited to visit and learn about this aircraft that marked the beginning of commercial flight. Viewing the aircraft is free; rides are available for a fee. Flights will run continuously throughout the day Thursday, Mar. 7, 2-5pm and Friday-Sunday, 9am-5pm daily at Watsonville Municipal Airport, 60 Aviation Way, Watsonville.

For information and advanced tickets, visit eaa.org.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA

South Valley Symphony and Maestro Anthony Quartuccio invite music lovers to join the Symphony’s Glittering 45th Concert Year by celebrating young musicians at the youth concert, “NextGen 2019.” The winner of the 2018 Navaroli Young Artists Solo Competition will guest solo on violin at this performance and selections will be performed from Alexander Glazunov and Gustav Holst. Experience this stunning program Saturday, March 9, 7:30pm at Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa, Gilroy. For tickets and information, visit southvalleysymphony.org.

For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/yyacu9dm.

showtimes and tickets, visit limelightactorstheater.com.

Vineyards & Winery, 645 W. San Martin Ave. Visit lionranch.com.

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TOUCHING COMEDY Enjoy Limelight Actors Theater’s winter comedy, The Velocity of Autumn.

Watch as 80-year-old artist Alexandra barricades herself in her home with Molotov cocktails while in a showdown over where she’ll spend her remaining years, and is surprised by her estranged son who returns after 20 years. Guests are invited to bring their own dinner and wine to performances. The Velocity of Autumn runs through Saturday, Mar. 23 at Limelight Actors Theater, 7341 Monterey St. For information,

COFFEE TASTING Heighten coffee tasting (also known as coffee cupping) skills and discover the art and science of coffee cupping with Kenz Coffee Roasters and Lion Ranch. Learn the basics of cupping, the intricate details of grading coffees on their multiple attributes and how to differentiate good coffee from bad with tools used by coffee graders.

Also enjoy coffee from Africa, Central America and South America.

All participants will receive a pound of fresh-roasted select Kenz Coffee.

Sunday, Mar. 3, 9-11a, at Lion Ranch

WIL FLOWER HIKE The 2019 Wildflower Season is here, and Open Space Authority is presenting four free Coyote Ridge Docent-Led Wildflower Hikes to welcome it.

This strenuous 7.5-mile round trip hike gains 900 feet in elevation to the top of the ridge where hikers will enjoy breathtaking views, stunning wildflowers and native wildlife. Bring at least one hiking pole, plenty of water, snacks or lunch, a hat that ties down and sturdy hiking shoes that provide ankle support. Due to a steep ➝ 11

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BEEKEEPING CLASS Join UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay at “Bee-Wise Beekeeping on the Central Coast,” a free introductory class on honeybees, their origins and races. Topics include life cycle of honeybees and the colony, bee yard and beekeeping equipment, the purpose of swarming, splitting hives and rearing queens. The class will also discuss beekeeper interaction with the hive during the seasons and problems including colony collapse disorder. Saturday, Mar. 2, 10am-noon at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park, 19 Franklin St.

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WINE

Passport temptations

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LOCAL TRAVEL Wineries of Santa Calra Valley Spring Passport 2019 includes 25 wineries and 14 restaurants in one great month.

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Santa Clara Valley celebrates spring with wines

By LAURA NESS

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he weather may feel a season away from Spring, but come Mar. 1, the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley begin their month-long Spring Passport event with a kick off celebration at the Coyote Creek Golf Club, beginning at 6:30pm. For the first time, guests can opt for a VIP ticket that gets them early entry, at 6pm, to enjoy food from 14 local restaurants and reserve tastings from 20 of the 25 wineries who will be pouring, along with live music on the patio.

VIP tickets to the kick off, plus

passport, are $100 each, while general admission plus passport, costs $75. Passports alone cost $50, and are good for the entire month of March.

Purchase before Mar. 1 and you might win a night stay for two at the gorgeous Rosewood CordeValle resort.

According to Stacy Giannini, Director of Marketing for the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, 2019 is starting off on a high note, with local wineries taking home 3 Double Gold Medals, 10 Gold Medals and 47 Silver Medals at the SF Chronicle Competition, many of which will be shared at the kickoff party.

Thirty-two wineries will participate in Spring Passport, from Saturday, Mar. 2-Mar. 31. Guests can expect three one-ounce pours, meet talented winemakers and get a personalized peak into the world of winemaking. Many wineries will have food and entertainment, and pour special or library wines.

Geoff Mace, Owner of Calerrain Wines and President of the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, observes, “We’re very excited to welcome back the crowds that purchase Passports year after year, as well as those that are discovering the 32 wineries right here in their back yard. We are seeing a huge influx of new guests who would like to stay the weekend, which is why we’ve partnered with so many lodging establishments. It’s great to see visitors enjoying the beauty of the area and the diversity of the wines, and building personal relationships with the wineries and winemakers. The Santa Clara Valley AVA is home to so many award winning wineries, and we love to show them off as much as possible.”

In addition to maps and winery listings, the Passport booklet contains a wealth of information on over 30 Passport Partners, including local restaurants, bakeries, wine bars, massage salons, hotels and transportation businesses, all offering special discounts exclusively to Passport holders throughout the month—a $350 value.

Passports are good for one visit per winery or Passport Partner during the month of March. New this year to the Passport program are Verde Vineyards, across from Satori Cellars, and Tank House Winery, off of Harding Ave., which opens Mar. 2.

Also new, the House on Fifth Street and Cottage Creek Vineyards will both be offering a 10 percent discount on a two-day stay.

Tickets can be purchased online at springpassport2019.eventbrite.com, at any of the wineries or the Visit Gilroy Welcome Center.

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9 photographers, sculptors and more through Mar. 3 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St, Gilroy. Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free.

For more information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

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OUTDOOR EXPLORATION

Visit Coe Park for “Raincoats and Rubber Boots.” Bring rain slickers and boots to play in the creek, float rubber ducks and boats and hike along the creek on a scavenger hunt to discover plants and animals that exist there. Kids are encouraged to bring bikes and helmets to ride the obstacle course under supervision of experienced mountain bikers. Join the fun Saturday, Mar 2, 10:30am-3pm at Henry W. Coe State Park, Hunting Hollow Entrance. Visit coepark.net.

EVENTS BLACK LIGHT PAINTING Paint a masterpiece with black lights and neon paints at Moya Art Gallery

and Studio’s Black Light Paint Party. All ages are welcome, and no experience is necessary to enjoy this unique event. Participants are invited to create a painting of their choosing freehand or to coordinate with the studio to have the picture pre sketched for them. Friday, Mar. 1, 6pm at Moya Art Gallery and Studio, 7516 Eigleberry St, Ste 100, Gilroy. Visit tinyurl.com/y4tgu7nk.

BLACK HISTORY Join the Gilroy Center for the Arts at its fifth annual Black History Month Exhibit. See the featured art of black folk artists, collage artists,

LIBRARY STORYTIME Children from infants to 8-year-olds and their caregivers are invited to Storytime at the Library. Guests will enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, learning rhymes and doing other fun activities. Storytime at the Library is presented in English at two sessions every Wednesday, 10-11am or 11am-noon, and Bilingual Storytime is presented every Monday, 3-4pm at San Benito Free Library, 470 Fifth St, Hollister.

Admission is free. For more information, call 831.636.4107.

TRIVIA NIGHT Join Vertigo Coffee Roasters each Thursday for weekly Trivia Night hosted by Quizmaster Miguel Silva. Teams must be limited to six people, and prizes will be awarded for first and second place. Also enjoy $1 off all draft beer. Thursday, Mar. 7, 6:30-8:30pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit vertigocoffee.com.

PAINT PARTY Bring the kids to Mars Hill Coffeehouse for an exclusive Mommy/Daddy & Me Paint Party. Parents and their little ones will be lead in a stepby-step creative painting process by lead ARTI-Culture artist Joel

DANCE PARTY Head to Grillin & Chillin Alehouse to celebrate moving the clocks forward an hour with Soul Kiss Band at the Daylight Savings Dance Party.

Enjoy high-energy dance music as Soul Kiss performs a variety of top pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear.

Saturday, Mar. 9, 8-11pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Hollister. Visit soulkissband.com.

BACH TO BLUES Enjoy regional talent at Bach to Blues 2018, the annual Gavilan College faculty concert with special guests. This fundraising concert showcases regional talent with performing artists including the winner of the Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition, Gavilan Performance Ensemble and guest artists. Don’t miss this year’s guest performers, Super Soul Brothers. All proceeds benefit the Gavilan College Music Program. Bach to Blues 2018 will be held Saturday, March 16, 7pm at The Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy. For more information, visit gavilan.edu/bachtoblues.

BRIDGE LESSONS Sharpen bridge playing skills at Intermediate Bridge Lessons in Gilroy. Six instructional sessions feature lecture, pre-dealt practice hands and handouts. Thursdays, through Apr. 4, 2:30-4pm at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7871 Hanna St, Gilroy. To register, call accredited bridge instructor Patty Stone, 408.981.1043 or 408.846.2952, or email patty. stone@charter.net.

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2-mile hill climb, babies, toddlers and children under 12 will not be allowed on this hike. Saturdays, Mar. 2 and 9 and Sundays, Mar. 3 and 10, 9am-2pm daily at Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve.

Spaces are limited, registration is required and directions will be provided upon registration. Visit openspaceauthority.org.

TOMATO GARDENS Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County and learn to increase success in growing tomatoes.

Learn about new tomato varieties on the market, which tomatoes work well in the local climate and how correct planting methods, pest control and irrigation can produce healthy, productive plants. Growing in containers will also be covered. Admission is free. Monday, Mar. 4, 7-8:30pm at Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave, Morgan Hill. For more information, sccl.org.

Esqueda, with customization options available. Food and drinks will be available for separate purchase. Seating is limited; purchase tickets in advance to ensure attendance. Saturday, Mar. 9, 11am-12:30pm at Mars Hill Coffeehouse, 610 San Benito St, Hollister. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y8hgtmbw.

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GETTING OUT

Elegant Waters

Ron Erskine

CASCADE The creeks at Uvas Canyon County Park descend with a

n artistry that adds another dimension to nature’s concerto.

Life pulses in Uvas Canyon County Park

of our hills, and as the creeks tumble toward the valleys, they bring the most beautiful music, especially to ears parched by a tedious Saharan summer. So far this winter, a fairly wet winter has brought us the welcome sound of splashing water beside nearly any water course. But the creeks at Uvas Canyon County Park descend with an artistry that adds another dimension to the concert.

Uvas Canyon County Park is not the best park for a long hike, but for a short stroll past waterfalls and streams splashing over moss-covered

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By RON ERSKINE

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e live in one of the few regions on our planet with a Mediterranean climate— dry summers and wet winters. We can count on the dry summers, but more and more, fickle winters haven’t always delivered their half of the bargain. When the rains do come, the pulse of life returns to our landscape.

After a long dry summer, the sound of falling rain and the greening of our hills lift our hearts and spirits.

The rains gather in the creases

stones, it is unequalled. The Waterfall Loop Trail is only a mile long, but whether you bring a camera or not, continuous Kodak moments will slow your walk.

Steps from the trailhead, just above the first bridge across Swanson Creek, a lovely little cascade gives you a taste of what lies ahead.

Up the trail, past white alder, thimbleberry, and a variety of ferns, the trail crosses the creek once again. Where the trail divides, take the footpath that descends to the creekside. That’s where the action is. While larger falls lie ahead, this stretch of the creek traces a path through the rocky creekbed with an intimate artistry.

Above yet another bridge, the headline acts step forward. Upper Falls makes a fine plunge into a pool on the main path of Swanson Creek, but the two rock stars, Basin Falls and Black Rock Falls, are hidden just steps up separate creek forks across the road. Basin Falls makes a picturesque two-step drop past moss-covered rocks and fern fronds, then veers right for a final tumble into a pool for a brief rest.

If waterfalls are measured by vertical drop alone, Black Rock Falls is the champ. A sign marks the side trail up a creek fork to a narrow viewpoint. While it can’t compete with the jaw-dropping attractions in Yosemite, Black Rock Falls, just moments from home, doesn’t disappoint.

Storms in February 2017 damaged Croy Road and closed Uvas Canyon County Park for more than a year. Since the park reopened, Santa Clara County Parks has instituted a reservation-only policy for day-use activities on weekends and holidays. If you show up without a reservation, you will be turned away. You can make reservations by phone at 1 (408) 355-2201 or online at gooutsideandplay.org.

Spring won’t last forever. When July and August return and the creeks grow silent, we will long for the music playing now on Swanson Creek.

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Managing Hip & Knee Pain from Arthritis FEATURED SPEAKER:

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Thursday, March 21st 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

San Juan Oaks Golf Club 3825 Union Road - Hollister

Join us for a comprehensive seminar with interactive displays and information from HHH Orthopedic Surgeons, HHH Surgery Staff, San Benito Home Health Care, Hollister Orthopedic Specialty Center Staff, Physical Therapists, and Patient Education Specialists.

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Reservations are required, please call (831) 636-2644.

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