Docent Naturalists Olga and Tony Bright look forward to sharing both the rich history and the diversity of plants along the Bridle and Schilling trails in this smaller preserve. Even on a midsummer’s afternoon day, the trails tend to stay cooler since you’ll be hiking beneath the redwood canopy. Though this exploration is moderately-paced, there are a couple of steep inclines. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 27 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close July 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the Thornewood Parking Area on La Honda Road. From I-280, take the Highway 84/Woodside Road exit. Follow Highway 84/Woodside Road through Woodside and then to a junction with Portola Road at 3.3. miles. Bear right to stay on Highway 84, now La Honda Road. At 4.9 miles from Highway 280, turn left at a brick wall marked 895-897; look for the Midpen sign just inside this gate. The small parking area is on the right about 500 feet from the entrance gate. Please do not drive beyond this lot toward the private residences.
Alternatively, from the junction of Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) and Highway 84 in Sky Londa, take Highway 84/La Honda Road north 1.9 miles and turn right at the brick wall marked 895-897.