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Enjoy the many free Outdoor Activities on Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District preserves. All activities are led by trained volunteer docents and are free of charge. Some activities require reservations. Please refer to the Reservation Information page for full details.

Please Note the Following Changes to the Reservation Process:


In response to an increase of participant no-shows, and in an effort to improve attendance rates, the reservation process has been changed. Reservations for a given activity will now only be accepted within the two-week time period prior to the activity date. The maximum number of people allowed for a group reservation is four (4) people. The online reservation forms will be activated in the individual listings two weeks prior to the date of the activity.

  • If your plans have changed after you have made a reservation and you are no longer able to attend, please let us know so that we can release your reservation to someone else.
  • For all activities, heavy rain at the activity location will cancel that activity. In the event of light rain or the threat of rain, the docent will make the decision at the designated meeting time and location.

  • Please note that emails and voicemails regarding activities are not monitored after hours or over the weekends, but will be processed the next business day.

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January

Activity

Start Time

Preserve

Rating
01/13/2010 Scenic Aerobic Hike 10:00  am Picchetti Ranch Moderate Hike

February

Activity

Start Time

Preserve

Rating
02/10/2010 Scenic Aerobic Hike 10:00  am St. Josephs Hill Moderate Hike
02/13/2010 Tafoni Trek 9:30  am El Corte de Madera Creek Moderate Hike
02/13/2010 Reservation Required Night on Froggy Hill 4:00  pm La Honda Creek Moderate Hike
02/14/2010 Ridge Top Valentine 2:00  pm Skyline Ridge Moderate Hike
02/15/2010 Presidents Day Hike 10:00  am Picchetti Ranch Easy Hike
02/17/2010 Explorer Hike 10:30  am Ravenswood Moderate Hike
02/18/2010 Rancho Ramble 10:00  am Rancho San Antonio Moderate Hike
02/20/2010 Winter Woodland and Chaparral 10:00  am Pulgas Ridge Moderate Hike
02/20/2010 Basic Tracking 11:00  am Russian Ridge Easy Hike
02/27/2010 Reservation Required Discover the Ridges Ride 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Equestrians
02/27/2010 Happy Birthday John Steinbeck 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Moderate Hike
02/27/2010 Reservation Required The Owls of Picchetti Ranch 4:30  pm Picchetti Ranch Moderate Hike
02/28/2010 Reservation Required Exploring Bear Creek Redwoods 9:30  am Bear Creek Redwoods Strenuous Hike
02/28/2010 Winter Wood and Wine 10:00  am Picchetti Ranch Moderate Hike
02/28/2010 Woodland Winter 11:00  am Los Trancos Moderate Hike
02/28/2010 Reservation Required Night On Froggy Mountain 5:00  pm Monte Bello Moderate Hike


Ongoing Activities Preserve
Sleep Under the Stars Monte Bello


WINTER (December, January, February)

Full Outdoor Activities Listing and Schedule

At-a-glance listing of Outdoor Activities for Winter 2009-10


Special note:

If you have a group of 4 or more people who would like to attend a docent-led activity listed in Outdoor Activities, please contact the Docent Programs Coordinator at (650) 691-1200 to discuss in advance. Other arrangements may need to be considered for your group.


  Additional Information

Easy Hike Easy Hike
Moderate Hike Moderate Hike
Strenuous Hike Strenuous Hike
Easy Nature Ride Easy Nature Ride
Intro Bike Ride Intro Mtn. Bike Ride
Intermediate Bike Ride Intermed Mtn. Bike Ride
Adv Bike Ride Adv Mtn. Bike Ride
Kids Kids
Reservations Required Reservations Required

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