National "Take a Hike Day" Dog Hike

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Windy Hill Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with a fall afternoon hike to the top of Windy Hill. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome, though you don’t have to bring a four-legged friend to join! Docent Naturalists Sabra Abraham and Padma Satish will lead you on this vigorously-paced climb up the Hamms Gulch Trail and return via the Spring Ridge Trail. This will likely be a quiet time in this typically busy preserve and a wonderful opportunity to explore this landscape. Bring a snack for a short break.

Where to Meet

The Lower Windy Hill Parking Area at the lower portion of the preserve is located on Portola Road. Please note: This parking lot fills quickly. Please do not park on Portola Road: parking is strictly enforced.

Link to Google Map

To ensure your experience on a docent naturalist outing is enjoyable please review these activity guidelines.

For more information about trail characteristics for this event, check out the Midpen Trail Explorer app. To learn more about ADA accommodations for events, or make an inquiry with the ADA coordinator, visit our Accessibility page.

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