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.

TitleDate Sort ascending CategoryPreserveMiles
Guided ActivityCloverdale Ranch: Midpen's Newest Preserve
Saturday, May 31, 2025
10:30 am
Cloverdale Ranch Preserve4
Guided ActivityHistory on Two Wheels
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:30 am
Fremont Older Preserve10
Guided ActivityGet Wild with Wildflowers
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:30 am
Skyline Ridge Preserve2
Guided ActivityMorning Meander: Ridge Grasslands to Oaks
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
9:00 am
Russian Ridge Preserve2.5
Guided Activity37th Annual Hike the Open Spaces
Monday, May 26, 2025
8:15 am
Monte Bello Preserve2.5
Guided ActivityRedwoods: Heroes of the Forest
Sunday, May 25, 2025
1:00 pm
Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve4
Guided ActivityInto the Redwoods
Saturday, May 24, 2025
1:00 pm
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityTrail Trek Thursday
Thursday, May 22, 2025
9:30 am
Windy Hill Preserve6
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: Picchetti Wildflowers
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10:30 am
Picchetti Ranch Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityWildcard Ramble at Rancho
Monday, May 19, 2025
9:00 am
Rancho San Antonio Preserve7

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