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Enjoy the many free Outdoor Activities on Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District preserves. All activities are led by trained volunteer docents and are free of charge. Some activities require reservations. Please refer to the Reservation Information page for full details.

Reservation Process:


Reservations for a given activity are only accepted within the two-week time period prior to the activity date. The maximum number of people allowed for a group reservation is four (4) people. The online reservation forms activate in the individual listings two weeks prior to the date of the activity.

  • If your plans have changed after you have made a reservation and you are no longer able to attend, please let us know so that we can release your reservation to someone else.

  • For all activities, heavy rain at the activity location will cancel that activity. In the event of light rain or the threat of rain, the docent will make the decision at the designated meeting time and location.

  • Please note that emails and voicemails regarding activities are not monitored after hours or over the weekends, but will be processed the next business day.

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September

Activity

Start Time

Preserve

Rating
09/04/2010 Birding Before Breakfast 6:15  am Rancho San Antonio Moderate Hike
09/04/2010 Seeking Shade 9:00  am Saratoga Gap Strenuous Hike
09/05/2010 Earthquake Walk 2:00  pm Los Trancos Easy Hike
09/10/2010 Escape to the Forest 10:00  am Purisima Creek Redwoods Strenuous Hike
09/11/2010 Search for the Everlasting 10:30  am Picchetti Ranch Moderate Hike
09/12/2010 In Search of Lemonade Springs 10:00  am Long Ridge Moderate Hike
09/12/2010 Reservation Required Lions and Us 11:00  am Skyline Ridge Moderate Hike
09/14/2010 Exploring El Corte de Madera Creek 10:00  am El Corte de Madera Creek Strenuous Hike
09/15/2010 Reservation Required Explorer Hike 10:30  am Bear Creek Redwoods Moderate Hike
09/16/2010 Monte Bello Nature Trek 10:00  am Monte Bello Moderate Hike
09/18/2010 Reservation Required History of Logging Ride 9:30  am El Corte de Madera Creek Advanced Mtn. Bike Ride
09/18/2010 Reservation Required Mindego Hill Bike 'n Hike 10:00  am Russian Ridge Intermediate Mtn. Bike Ride
09/19/2010 Autumn Equinox 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Moderate Hike
09/25/2010 What's Galling You? 9:00  am Skyline Ridge Easy Hike
09/25/2010 Reservation Required Discover the Ridges Ride 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Equestrians
09/25/2010 Los Trancos September 11:00  am Los Trancos Moderate Hike

October

Activity

Start Time

Preserve

Rating
10/01/2010 Reservation Required Nature at Night 6:15  pm Monte Bello Moderate Hike
10/03/2010 Earthquake Walk 2:00  pm Los Trancos Easy Hike
10/06/2010 Explorer Hike 10:30  am Russian Ridge Moderate Hike
10/08/2010 Black Mountan Ascent 10:00  am Monte Bello Strenuous Hike
10/09/2010 Reservation Required Early Settlers 10:00  am Purisima Creek Redwoods Strenuous Hike
10/09/2010 Reservation Required Autumn Shadows 10:00  am Coal Creek Strenuous Hike
10/09/2010 Reservation Required Waterwheel Downhill VII 10:00  am Monte Bello Intermediate Mtn. Bike Ride
10/09/2010 Reservation Required Arachnophilia 5:15  pm Monte Bello Moderate Hike
10/10/2010 The Scoop on Poop 9:00  am Skyline Ridge Moderate Hike
10/10/2010 Woods, Wine, and Winter Warnings 10:00  am Picchetti Ranch Moderate Hike
10/10/2010 Reservation Required The Ohlone Way 11:00  am Skyline Ridge Moderate Hike
10/13/2010 Scenic Aerobic Hike 10:00  am Rancho San Antonio Moderate Hike
10/14/2010 Four Preserve Ramble 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Strenuous Hike
10/16/2010 Murder, Logging, and Grizzlies 9:00  am Purisima Creek Redwoods Strenuous Hike
10/16/2010 Reservation Required History of Logging Ride 9:30  am El Corte de Madera Creek Advanced Mtn. Bike Ride
10/16/2010 Poison Oak Perambulation 9:30  am Windy Hill Strenuous Hike
10/16/2010 Cool at the Top 11:00  am Monte Bello Moderate Hike
10/17/2010 Nature Journaling 10:00  am Thornewood Easy Hike
10/17/2010 Fall Edibles 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Easy Hike
10/17/2010 All About Oaks 1:00  pm Los Trancos Easy Hike
10/20/2010 Explorer Hike 10:30  am Sierra Azul Moderate Hike
10/21/2010 Windy Communities with a View 10:00  am Windy Hill Moderate Hike
10/23/2010 Reservation Required Discover the Ridges Ride 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Equestrians
10/23/2010 Natural Communities Sampler-Fall 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Moderate Hike
10/23/2010 Color in Nature 1:00  pm Skyline Ridge Easy Hike
10/24/2010 The Seldom Seen Ranch Spring 9:00  am Long Ridge Moderate Hike
10/24/2010 Stevens Creek October 11:00  am Monte Bello Moderate Hike
10/27/2010 Scenic Aerobic Hike 10:00  am Fremont Older Moderate Hike
10/30/2010 Exploring Natural Communities 9:00  am Windy Hill Moderate Hike
10/30/2010 Reservation Required Explorer Ride 10:00  am El Corte de Madera Creek Advanced Mtn. Bike Ride

November

Activity

Start Time

Preserve

Rating
11/03/2010 Explorer Hike 10:30  am Pulgas Ridge Moderate Hike
11/06/2010 Reservation Required Breathe Deep in the Redwoods 10:00  am Purisima Creek Redwoods Moderate Hike
11/06/2010 Last Rites of Fall 3:00  pm Fremont Older Intermediate Mtn. Bike Ride
11/06/2010 Reservation Required Evening at Thornewood 5:15  pm Thornewood Moderate Hike
11/07/2010 Nature Connection 9:00  am Windy Hill Moderate Hike
11/07/2010 Exploring Thornewood 10:00  am Thornewood Moderate Hike
11/07/2010 Earthquake Walk 2:00  pm Los Trancos Easy Hike
11/10/2010 Scenic Aerobic Hike 10:00  am Russian Ridge Moderate Hike
11/10/2010 The Columbian Exchange 1:00  pm Windy Hill Strenuous Hike
11/12/2010 PG&E Trail 10:00  am Rancho San Antonio Strenuous Hike
11/13/2010 Redwood Exploration 10:00  am El Corte de Madera Creek Strenuous Hike
11/13/2010 Reservation Required The San Andreas Fault 12:00  pm Los Trancos Easy Hike
11/14/2010 Reservation Required Explore Miramontes Ridge 10:00  am Miramontes Ridge Moderate Hike
11/17/2010 Explorer Hike 10:30  am St. Josephs Hill Moderate Hike
11/18/2010 A Fall Hike of Gap and Ridge 10:00  am Saratoga Gap Moderate Hike
11/20/2010 Ohlone Medicine 10:30  am Long Ridge Moderate Hike
11/21/2010 Adobe Creek Headwaters 9:00  am Monte Bello Strenuous Hike
11/26/2010 The Morning After 11:00  am Skyline Ridge Moderate Hike
11/27/2010 Reservation Required Discover the Ridges Ride 10:00  am Skyline Ridge Equestrians


Ongoing Activities Preserve
Sleep Under the Stars Monte Bello
Stop In and Explore the Nature Center- Weekend Days Skyline Ridge


FALL (September, October, November)

Full Outdoor Activities Listing and Schedule

At-a-glance listing of Outdoor Activities for Fall 2010


Special note:

If you have a group of 4 or more people who would like to attend a docent-led activity listed in Outdoor Activities, please contact the Docent Programs Coordinator at (650) 691-1200 to discuss in advance. Other arrangements may need to be considered for your group.


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Easy Hike Easy Hike
Moderate Hike Moderate Hike
Strenuous Hike Strenuous Hike
Easy Nature Ride Easy Nature Ride
Intro Bike Ride Intro Mtn. Bike Ride
Intermediate Bike Ride Intermed Mtn. Bike Ride
Adv Bike Ride Adv Mtn. Bike Ride
Kids Kids
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