Signs of Fall – Afternoon Edition | Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Friday, November 20, 2026

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pulgas Ridge Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

4.25

Join Docent Naturalists Liz F., Mike Lohr, and Mari Aldridge on an afternoon hike to explore signs of the fall season. You’ll observe trees with fruit, native California shrubs, and dusky-footed woodrat nests. Your route will include the Blue Oak and Dick Bishop trails and then ascend the Dusky-footed Woodrat Trail. Please be prepared for an elevation gain of about 400 feet on this moderately-paced outing with some uneven terrain. No dogs please.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Pulgas Ridge Parking Area on Edmonds Rd. From I-280, exit Edgewood Road. Drive 0.75 miles on Edgewood Rd. toward San Carlos/Redwood City. Turn left (north) on Crestview Drive, then immediately turn left on Edmonds Road. Follow Edmonds Rd. to the preserve parking lot entrance on the right.

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