Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

San Mateo County, California · Regional Open Space Preserve

A 3,137-acre open space preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains managed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, celebrated for spectacular spring wildflower displays, sweeping San Francisco Bay views, and rich raptor and wildlife habitat along scenic ridgeline trails.

Top trails

• Borel Hill and Windmill via Ridge and Ancient Oaks Loop — 5.5 mi loop

Visiting

Fees — General Admission: $0, Parking: $0.

Parking: Three lots: Main Lot (37 spaces) at the Skyline Blvd and Page Mill/Alpine Rd intersection, Ancient Oaks roadside parking (4 spaces) on Alpine Rd, and Mindego Parking Area (20 spaces) near the Audrey C. Rust Commemorative Site.. Phone: (650) 691-1200.

Coordinates: 37.3190, -122.2183. Official website.

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