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

Trail Trek Thursday

Thursday, October 30, 2025
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
La Honda Creek Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
5

Trail Treks, scheduled on the last Thursday of the month, provide exercise-focused hikes and opportunities to discover Midpen's beautiful preserves. On the day before Halloween, will you see bats flying out of the old white barn? Join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Nick Yatsko, and Bobbie Riedel on a moderately-paced hike at a seldom visited area of this quiet landscape. You’ll take in picturesque views while following the Cielo and Coho Vista Loop trails and learning about new trails connecting the lower and upper portions of this open space preserve. Will they be open yet? Come join and see. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after October 16 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close October 29 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Allen Road Permit Parking Area. From I-280, take CA-84 west for 6.8 miles. Turn right on CA-35/Skyline Boulevard and travel 2.3 miles. Turn left onto Bear Gulch Road. After 0.6 miles, turn left onto Allen Road for one mile. Continue onto Kebet Ridge Road for 0.3 miles. The preserve will be on your right. Note: Vehicle access requires a parking permit, which the docent will have. There is no parking available outside of the preserve gate on Allen Road. 

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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