# Uvas Canyon County Park Waterfall Trails & Family Nature Hike > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Where: Uvas Canyon County Park, 8515 Croy Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 - Ages: All ages (Lush redwood forest, cascading waterfalls, and shaded creekside family hiking trails) - Price: Free admission; $6 vehicle parking fee (Day-use parking reservation required online in advance) - Organizer: Santa Clara County Parks - Official page: https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/uvas-canyon-county-park - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/uvas-canyon-county-park-waterfall-trails-and-family-nature-hike--listing-99a12edc0cc1c467b54c19c7 ## About Tucked along the rugged eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains west of Morgan Hill, the 1,147-acre Uvas Canyon County Park offers a lush, enchanted mountain getaway during Thanksgiving weekend. Fed by early autumn rains, Swanson Creek tumbles over mossy boulders and granite cascades, forming a series of picturesque waterfalls including Black Rock Falls, Upper Falls, and Basin Falls. Families can embark on the easy, one-mile Waterfall Loop Trail, which meanders through towering coastal redwoods, Douglas firs, and California bay laurels alive with vibrant autumn foliage. Children love spotting Pacific newts crawling along damp trail edges, peering into crystal-clear pools, and crossing sturdy wooden footbridges, followed by a cozy family picnic at the shaded campground tables. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The lower creekside day-use picnic area is relatively level and accessible with rugged all-terrain strollers; waterfall trails have steps and roots, best suited for baby carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean public restrooms with running water are located near the main parking area and day-use picnic grounds, with rustic wooden benches along the creek. • Age Suitability: Excellent for nature-loving families with children of all ages; the 1-mile Waterfall Loop is easily completed by young school-aged children. • Sensory Tips: Calming white noise of tumbling waterfalls and crisp mountain breezes; advance online vehicle reservations keep crowds small, preserving a tranquil natural escape. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Zoom Turkey Trot at Hellyer County Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/zoom-turkey-trot-at-hellyer-county-park--listing-cfd1b8a20dba453ae80a5657) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM · Hellyer County Park (Buena Vista Pavilion) · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. 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