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

Signs of Late Summer

Friday, August 8, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pulgas Ridge Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
4

Join Docent Naturalists Liz F. and Mallik K. to explore signs of late summer. You’ll see a variety of oak and other native trees and observe bushes with berries, as well as get a scenic view as you hike along the top of the ridge. This moderately-paced hike includes the Dick Bishop and Dusky-footed Woodrat trails and traverses hilly and uneven terrain. No dogs please.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Pulgas Ridge Parking Area on Edmonds Rd. From I-280, exit Edgewood Road.  Drive 0.75 miles on Edgewood Rd. toward San Carlos/Redwood City. Turn left (north) on Crestview Drive, then immediately turn left on Edmonds Road. Follow Edmonds Rd. to the preserve parking lot entrance on the right.

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