Enjoy a shady hike among oaks and redwoods as you learn about August Schilling, the owner of the grand estate that once graced this property. Join Docent Naturalists Mary Brunkhorst, Kate Bauer, and Nick Yatsko to enjoy the cultural stories and natural history of this tucked-away preserve. Your route will follow the Schilling and Bridle trails, and the hike includes a snack break near Dennis Martin Creek before retracing the trails back to the top. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after August 5 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close August 18 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.