fallen tree on trail

This information is updated as needed when trails are opened or closed, or when there is scheduled trail maintenance.

Trail conditions can vary depending on the time of year, the impact of rain and storms, construction and maintenance and other occurrences. Please be aware that trail closures may change from day to day without notice, based on current and predicted weather conditions. During winter storm season high waters can make creek crossings hazardous, so plan your outing accordingly. 

Trail closures are strictly enforced.

El Corte de Madera Creek

  • Methuselah Trail, from Giant Salamander Trail to South Leaf Trail, is CLOSED to equestrians due to trail damage.
  • The eastern portion of the Steam Donkey Trail is PERMANENTLY CLOSED. The trail between the Oljon junction and Highway 35 has been replaced with a newly constructed section 1.3 mile section of the Oljon Trail, connecting to Springboard. This final portion of the watershed protection program reduces the need for preserve visitors to access Highway 35 during their visit and adds over 2,000 feet of new single track to the existing trail network. Download map of trail construction area.
Date updated: Friday, December 20, 2019 - 5:30pm

Fremont Older

The following trail may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Toyon Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.

  • Wedding Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.
Date updated: Friday, February 7, 2020 - 12:15pm

La Honda Creek

The following trail may be closed to hiking and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Folger Ranch Loop Trail is OPEN to hikers and equestrians.  Beware of uneven, hoof impacted trail treads.
Date updated: Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 5:30pm

Long Ridge

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Achistaca Trail is OPEN to equestrians.
  • Chestnut Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Long Ridge Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Peters Creek Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
Date updated: Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 10:30am

Monte Bello

  • Waterwheel Creek Trail will be temporarily closed on March 30 from 5 to 8 a.m. Ridge Vineyard will be applying organic pesticide in the vineyard blocks surrounding the trail. Pesticide in use is Pure Spray Green, a broad-spectrum horticultural spray oil (EPA Reg. No. 69526-9 ) that delivers year-round protection for insects, mites and disease. This highly pure spray is OMRI listed for use in organic production. For more information, please contact Ridge Vineyard at 408-867-3233.
    map of waterwheel creek trail closure

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Skid Road Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Stevens Creek Nature Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians between Skid Road and Canyon Trail.
  • White Oak Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
Date updated: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 10:30am

Picchetti Ranch

Date updated: Friday, March 13, 2020 - 3:00pm

Purisima Creek Redwoods

  • Roadside parking restrictions in effect along Highway 35.
    Map of roadside parking restrictions.

The following trail may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Whittemore Gulch Trail is OPEN to bicyclists and equestrians.
Date updated: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 4:00pm

Rancho San Antonio

  • To help with social distancing, Midpen is temporarily restricting traffic to one-way routes on crowded trails. Download the updated map for one-way route information.
  • A portion of the Hammond-Snyder Trail is CLOSED, due to construction by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The CLOSED segment of trail is marked in RED on the map below. Find out more about the Permanente Creek Flood Protection Project at valleywater.org.A portion of the Hammond-Snyder trail is closed during SCVWD construction.

The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Quarry Trail is OPEN to equestrians.
  • Hammond-Snyder Trail is OPEN to equestrians.

 

Date updated: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 11:30am

Russian Ridge

  • Roadside parking restrictions in effect along Alpine Road.
    map of roadside closures along Alpine Road
    map of road closures along Alpine Road near Mindego Hill
Date updated: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 4:30pm

Sierra Azul

  • Mount Umunhum — The area surrounding the base of the Mount Umunhum radar tower is CLOSED to public access at this time. Visitors can access the East Summit using a temporary covered walkway. More info.
  • Additional closed areas within Sierra Azul Preserve are shown on the Preserve map.
Date updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 4:00pm

Skyline Ridge

  • The equestrian parking lot is CLOSED at this time, trailers can park in the main lot if space is available.
Date updated: Monday, March 23, 2020 - 1:00pm

Windy Hill

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve will be temporarily closed starting on Saturday, March 28 until further notice at the request of the public officials from the Town of Portola Valley.

The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Betsy Crowder Trail is OPEN to equestrians.
  • Hamms Gulch Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Lost Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Razorback Ridge Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.
Date updated: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 6:30pm