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.

Title Sort descending DateCategoryPreserveMiles
Guided Activity"The Hills are Alive” Afternoon Loop
Saturday, October 17, 2026
2:00 pm
Long Ridge Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityArachnophilia!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
6:00 pm
Monte Bello Preserve3.5
Guided ActivityAutumnal Beauty Loop Hike
Sunday, October 25, 2026
8:00 am
Windy Hill Preserve7.5
Guided ActivityCool Canopy Climb
Friday, September 18, 2026
10:00 am
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve7
Guided ActivityCounting Banana Slugs!
Saturday, November 21, 2026
9:30 am
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve2
Guided ActivityEarly Winter Exploration
Sunday, November 15, 2026
10:00 am
Long Ridge Preserve4.5
Guided ActivityEarthquakes in Your Backyard
Sunday, September 20, 2026
2:00 pm
Los Trancos Preserve2
Guided ActivityEvening Explorations at Alpine Pond
Saturday, October 10, 2026
5:30 pm
Skyline Ridge Preserve2
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: Annual Turkey Trot
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
10:30 am
Rancho San Antonio Preserve5
Guided ActivityExplorer Hike: Bayside Birding
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:30 am
Ravenswood Preserve3

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