Uvas Creek Watershed

Uvas Creek is a 29.5-mile-long mainly southward-flowing stream originating on Loma Prieta peak of the Santa Cruz Mountains, in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The creek descends through Uvas Canyon County Park into Uvas Reservoir near Morgan Hill, and on through Uvas Creek Preserve and Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy. Upon passin…
Uvas Creek is a 29.5-mile-long mainly southward-flowing stream originating on Loma Prieta peak of the Santa Cruz Mountains, in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The creek descends through Uvas Canyon County Park into Uvas Reservoir near Morgan Hill, and on through Uvas Creek Preserve and Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy. Upon passing U.S. Highway 101 it is known as Carnadero Creek, shortly before the confluence with the Pajaro River at the Santa Clara County - San Benito County boundary.
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • Region: Santa Clara County
  • City: Gilroy, California
  • Source: On the eastern flank of Loma Prieta Peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Mouth: Confluence with Pajaro River just after becoming Carnadero Creek
  • Length: 29.5 mi (47.5 km)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org