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 descending CategoryPreserveMiles
Guided ActivitySalt Marsh Shangri-La
Sunday, June 8, 2025
10:00 am
Ravenswood Preserve2.5
Guided ActivityTectonic Mountain Bike Ride
Sunday, June 8, 2025
10:00 am
Monte Bello Preserve8
Guided ActivityWater Wonders
Monday, June 9, 2025
8:45 am
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve11
Guided ActivityWatershed Beauty
Monday, June 9, 2025
9:00 am
Monte Bello Preserve4
Guided ActivityHistory Hike with Your Hound
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:00 pm
Thornewood Preserve3
Guided ActivityScenic Aerobic Hike
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
10:00 am
Windy Hill Preserve5
Guided ActivityRanchlands to Woodlands
Thursday, June 12, 2025
9:00 am
La Honda Creek Preserve5.5
Guided ActivityBrink of Summer Qigong
Friday, June 13, 2025
9:30 am
Windy Hill Preserve2.5
Guided ActivityButterflies of Sierra Azul
Friday, June 13, 2025
10:00 am
Sierra Azul Preserve5
Guided ActivityGet Crepuscular! Hike at Dusk
Saturday, June 14, 2025
5:30 pm
Skyline Ridge Preserve1.5

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