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

Explorer Hike: Early Spring Blooms

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Windy Hill Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
3
Hiking
Hike

Search for wildflowers in the lower portion of this preserve with Docent Naturalists Mary Brunkhorst, Kate Bauer, and Nick Yatsko. This leisurely-paced floral treasure hunt wends through mixed evergreen forest and oak woodlands on the Betsy Crowder, Meadow, and Eagle trails. You’ll enjoy lunch along Corte Madera Creek before returning via the Hamms Gulch and Spring Ridge trails.

Where to Meet

The Lower Windy Hill Parking Area at the lower portion of the preserve is located on Portola Road. Please note: This parking lot fills quickly. Please do not park on Portola Road: parking is strictly enforced.

Link to Google Map

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

For more information about trail characteristics for this event, check out the Midpen Trail Explorer app. To learn more about ADA accommodations for events, or make an inquiry with the ADA coordinator, visit our Accessibility page.

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