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

Hawthorns Area History

February 21, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Windy Hill Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
2

Enjoy a leisurely-paced hike with Docent Naturalists Bobbie Riedel, Nick Yatsko, and Ann Reisenauer to explore the cultural and natural history of the Hawthorns Area, a limited-access location separate from the rest of Windy Hill Preserve. You’ll meander through grasslands, pass an olive orchard, wander along a stream, and see structures built in the late 1880s. You'll also learn about plans for future access and appreciate sweeping views of the mountains and the bay. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after February 7 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close February 20 at 2:00 p.m. (Note: Directions will be sent after reservations close. A docent will meet you at the gate and direct you to parking area; please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Some sections of the walk are on unimproved trails.)

Where to Meet

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