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Coal Creek is an ideal place for a quick afternoon hike with one's dog. Several trails can be combined to create a pleasant two- or three-mile loop. Views of the San Francisco Bay Area can be seen from the open grassland ridges below the Caltrans vista point parking area. ![]() The preserve's five miles of trails provide important trail connections between Skyline Boulevard and Alpine Road for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Mountain bicyclists take advantage of this connection to complete loops through Russian Ridge back to Portola Valley. HOW TO GET THERE Coal Creek Open Space Preserve can be reached from the Caltrans vista point on Skyline Boulevard (opposite Russian Ridge Preserve gate #RR-01), approximately 1.2 miles north of Page Mill Road. Coal Creek is also accessible to hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians from Alpine Road. Download a map of Coal Creek Open Space Preserve For an easy interactive location map, click Google local directions.
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Alpine Road East will remain CLOSED to all use due to a landslide. Please use the bypass trail as an alternate route. The slide is an unsafe area; please respect the trail closure as this will aid in future efforts to restore the road. IMPORTANT: Please be aware that seasonal trail closures may change from day to day without notice, based on changing weather conditions. Also note that during winter storm season high waters can make creek crossings hazardous, so plan your outing accordingly. Last updated on: 5/7/2008 |
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