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

A Road Less Traveled

December 25, 2023
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Skyline Ridge Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
4

Discover a section of the former road to Page’s Mill with Docent Naturalists Stella Yang and Stephen Buckhout on a short out-and-back hike on Old Page Mill Trail. This is a leisurely to moderately-paced hike through mixed evergreen forest and chaparral studded with sandstone rock outcrops. You may see some small waterfalls if there has been winter rain. Anticipate an elevation gain of 500 feet on the return leg, and a short stop for a snack break.

Where to Meet

For this activity at Skyline Ridge Preserve, meet at the Russian Ridge Parking Area on the northwest corner of the Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) and Page Mill/Alpine Road intersection (across Skyline Blvd. on the right). Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 40 minutes travel time.

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