Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

Ride the Redwoods

Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
9

Join Docent Naturalists Roger Wigenstam, Steve Crawford, Peter Maxwell, and An Scharlaken for an exhilarating and aerobic mountain bike ride through towering redwoods and a rugged landscape. This adventure is designed for experienced mountain bikers looking to explore some great trails in the open space while learning about the history and ecology of the area. You’ll ride the Oljon, Blue Blossom, and other trails beneath the canopy. Participants must be experienced and able to ride narrow and at times rough single-track trails with an elevation gain of 1,600+ feet. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after November 22 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close December 5 at 2:00 p.m. 

Where to Meet

Meet at the El Corte de Madera Parking Area located on the west side of Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard), about one mile south of the Caltrans Skeggs Point parking area and 2.7 miles north of the intersection of Highway 35 and Highway 84.

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.

If your activity requires registration, please be sure to cancel your reservation (from your confirmation email) if you are no longer able to attend so others can participate.

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