Sense and Sensibility

Thursday, July 31, 2025

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Long Ridge Preserve

Approximate Total Miles

Cultivate your senses with Docent Naturalists Bobbie Riedel, Katie Wilson, and Naureen Moon on this moderately-paced hike along Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail. You’ll listen to sounds within a canopy of great oaks, smell fragrant firs overhead, feel soft forest duff underfoot, touch moss-covered rocks trailside, and enjoy a view over Deep Gulch. Come ready to explore the deeply sensory experience of the natural world.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Sempervirens Point Parking Area on Highway 9/Big Basin Way. This lot is 2 miles southwest of the Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) junction.

Coming from the north on Highway 35, turn right onto CA-9S/Big Basin Way and then turn left into the lot.

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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