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

Frogs, Turtles & Dragonflies, Oh My!

Saturday, June 7, 2025
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
La Honda Creek Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
3.5

Join Docent Naturalists Kim Borick and Judy Sencenbaugh for a leisurely-paced walk at this historic cattle ranch. Exploring along the Measure AA-funded Grasshopper Trail, you’ll experience stunning grassland vistas (quite possibly in the company of grazing cattle) and shaded redwood forest. You’ll have the opportunity to access the ponds and cattle staging area that are typically closed to the public and learn about the restoration efforts underway at this pastoral preserve.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Sears Ranch Road Parking Area off Highway 84 in La Honda. From Highway 280, exit Sand Hill Road and head west. Turn right onto Portola Road; make a sharp left onto CA-84 West. Turn right onto Sears Ranch Road (13.6 miles). From Highway 1, take CA-84 East/La Honda Road/San Gregorio Road and turn left on Sears Ranch Road (9.2 miles).

 

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