Hikers in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve / photo by Lanette Otvos

All Preserves Great & Small: Pulgas Ridge

March 20, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pulgas Ridge Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
3

Join docent naturalists Frances Reneau, Jayita Bhojwani and Susan Bernhard for the 6th hike of the "All Preserves" series celebrating Midpen's 50th anniversary. Located east of I-280 in the hills above San Carlos, this hilltop was formerly the site of San Francisco's public health tuberculosis sanitorium. In present times with on-going restoration efforts, indigenous chaparral and oak woodland species such as fetid adder's tongue and giant trillium are reclaiming the land. This leisurely-paced outing will take you along the Blue Oak, Dick Bishop, Polly Geraci and Cordilleras trails. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after March 6 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close March 18 at 2:00 p.m. Note: Arrive early, as parking may be limited due a construction project by the preserve. 

Where to Meet

Meet at the Pulgas Ridge Parking Area on Edmonds Rd. From I-280, exit Edgewood Road.  Drive 0.75 miles on Edgewood Rd. toward San Carlos/Redwood City. Turn left (north) on Crestview Drive, then immediately turn left on Edmonds Road. Follow Edmonds Rd. to the preserve parking lot entrance on the right.

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