Hamilton Gulch

You are standing in Hamilton Gulch at the headwater of a major tributary of the South Fork of Strawberry Creek. This watershed originates below Chapparal Peak, near the intersection of Grizzly Peak Boulevard and South Park Drive at the highest point on the Berkeley ridgeline. Springs, seeps, and seasonal streams coalesce at this spot to create a wetland and riparian strip through the oak/bay woodland. Lots of birds are active here, including warblers, wrens, towhees, and song sparrows. This area is currently undergoing restoration, please read the interpretive sign for information on common plant species that you will see on your walk.