Hikers enjoying sunset sky at Monte Bello Preserve

Docent-Led Activities

Sunset hikers at Monte Bello Preserve (Karl Gohl)

All Midpen guided activities are developed and provided by docent naturalists who have completed an extensive training program. Our docents volunteer their time to share knowledge and enthusiasm with you about the natural and cultural history of Midpen preserves. All guided activities are FREE and only some require reservations – please click on a specific activity title to determine if reservations are needed. The system will accept reservations two weeks in advance of an activity date and allows a maximum of 4 people per reservation. Please be sure to cancel your reservation (from your confirmation email) if you are no longer able to attend so others can participate.

Heavy rain cancels hike activities unless otherwise noted in the description.

To learn more about ADA accommodations for events, or make an inquiry with the ADA coordinator, visit our Accessibility page.

TitleDate Sort descending CategoryPreserveMiles
Guided ActivityEarthquakes in Your Backyard
Sunday, September 20, 2026
2:00 pm
Los Trancos Preserve2
Guided ActivitySigns of Fall
Monday, September 21, 2026
9:00 am
Pulgas Ridge Preserve4.25
Guided ActivityTrail Trek Thursday
Thursday, September 24, 2026
9:30 am
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve6
Guided ActivitySkyline Serendipity
Friday, September 25, 2026
9:30 am
Skyline Ridge Preserve3
Guided ActivityWhat's in a Name?
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 am
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve3
Guided ActivityMid-Autumn Festival Moon Hike 举头望明月 · 中秋登山赏月
Saturday, September 26, 2026
4:30 pm
Russian Ridge Preserve4
Guided ActivityHiking & Mindfulness
Monday, September 28, 2026
4:00 pm
Monte Bello Preserve3.5
Guided ActivityHistory on Two Wheels
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:15 am
Fremont Older Preserve11
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: Fall Along the Fault
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
10:30 am
Los Trancos Preserve4
Guided ActivityNew Trails at La Honda Creek
Friday, October 9, 2026
9:00 am
La Honda Creek Preserve6.5

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