This is actually just a small Hotspot right at border between Monterey County and adjacent San Benito County. There is (or was, last time I was there) a sign indicating the border -- but even on the first map (right), which does not show an actual border, shows a change in road names from San Juan Grade Road (in Monterey County) to Salinas Road (in San Benito County). The road name changes at the border, but please only put on your checklist the birds that are west of the border and within in Monterey County. There is a separate Hotspot for the San Benito County side.  The habitat here is rolling, most tree-less, hills with lots of grass. In spring the brown grasses become green. When conditions are right (not too much rain), the short-grass habitat here is good for Grasshopper Sparrow.

Grasshopper Sparrow and Lazuli Bunting in spring and summer (a vagrant Indigo Bunting has occurred here as well in the past). At any season, watch for raptors and Greater Roadrunner.

This is a paved road (San Juan Grade on western side in Monterey Co., Salinas Road on eastern side in San Benito Co.) but is often in poor condition, with potholes. There are wide spots off the road for parking at or near the county border sign. Local traffic moves way too fast here, so caution is advised.