Hikers enjoying sunset sky at Monte Bello Preserve

Docent-Led Activities

Sunset hikers at Monte Bello Preserve (Karl Gohl)

All Midpen guided activities are developed and provided by docent naturalists who have completed an extensive training program. Our docents volunteer their time to share knowledge and enthusiasm with you about the natural and cultural history of Midpen preserves. All guided activities are FREE and only some require reservations – please click on a specific activity title to determine if reservations are needed. The system will accept reservations two weeks in advance of an activity date and allows a maximum of 4 people per reservation. Please be sure to cancel your reservation (from your confirmation email) if you are no longer able to attend so others can participate.

Heavy rain cancels hike activities unless otherwise noted in the description.

To learn more about ADA accommodations for events, or make an inquiry with the ADA coordinator, visit our Accessibility page.

TitleDate Sort descending CategoryPreserveMiles
Guided ActivityAerobic Views
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
8:45 am
Rancho San Antonio Preserve6
Guided ActivityNature’s Bounty: Berries & Galls
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
9:30 am
Windy Hill Preserve2
Guided ActivityTrail Trek Thursday
Thursday, August 28, 2025
9:00 am
Monte Bello Preserve7
Guided ActivityHistory on Two Wheels
Saturday, August 30, 2025
8:45 am
Fremont Older Preserve10
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: Skyline to Sempervirens
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
10:30 am
Long Ridge Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityBiodiversity Week: Hands-On at Horseshoe Lake
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 am
Skyline Ridge Preserve3
Guided ActivityVultures: Nature's Unsung Heroes
Saturday, September 6, 2025
9:00 am
La Honda Creek Preserve1.5
Guided ActivityEarthquakes & Walnut Trees
Sunday, September 7, 2025
9:30 am
Los Trancos Preserve2
Guided ActivityFull Moonrise from Borel Hill
Sunday, September 7, 2025
5:30 pm
Russian Ridge Preserve4
Guided ActivityLate Afternoon Ridge Hike
Monday, September 8, 2025
3:30 pm
Skyline Ridge Preserve4

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