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

Coastside Ranching

Saturday, March 22, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
La Honda Creek Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
6

Head out with Docent Naturalists Susan Dunn, Mari Aldridge, and Ani Agahian to follow the Harrington Creek Trail out and back. Along the way, you'll discover artifacts of historic ranching and observe Midpen's conservation grazing program in action. The high point of this strenuous, vigorously-paced hike involves an 800-foot ascent to a viewpoint overlooking the Pacific Ocean stretching to the horizon. Bring a snack or lunch. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after March 8 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close March 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Event Center Permit Parking Area. From CA-35/Skyline Boulevard, travel 9.2 miles on CA-84 W/La Honda Road. Turn left into Event Center (turnoff is 0.9 miles past Peek-A-Boo Lane on right). From CA-1, turn inland onto CA-84 E/La Honda Road/San Gregorio Road (signs for Redwood City). Follow for 5.7 miles. Make a sharp right into Event Center. 

To ensure your experience on a docent naturalist outing is enjoyable please review these activity guidelines.

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