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

Scenic Skyline Sampler in the Springtime

April 30, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Skyline Ridge Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
8

Join Docent Naturalists Laura Knott-Thomas, Bobbie Riedel, Frances Reneau, and Dan Antonaccio on a scenic hike traversing four preserves. Starting at Skyline Ridge Preserve, you'll enjoy a moderately-paced loop hike along the Bay Area Ridge Trail through Monte Bello, Coal Creek, and Russian Ridge preserves. On the path you’ll experience breathtaking views and diverse landscapes including shady mixed evergreen forests, canyons, and grassy ridges. You’ll learn how these lands were tended in ancestral times by the Ohlone people and why the land is protected today. This hike is for individuals who are comfortable with "long distance hiking" and able to walk 2.5 miles per hour.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Skyline Ridge Circle Parking Area on Skyline Boulevard located one mile south of the Skyline Blvd. (Highway 35) and Page Mill/Alpine Road intersection. After entering the preserve, turn right and go to the farthest parking area. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 45 minutes travel time.

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