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

Signs of Winter

January 17, 2024
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Pulgas Ridge Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
4.2

Join Docent Naturalists Lindsay Joye and Chris MacIntosh to explore signs that winter is here. You'll view dusky-footed woodrat nests and plants displaying early signs of new growth. While hiking along the Blue Oak and Dick Bishop trails you’ll take in the views from the top of the ridge on this moderately-paced loop outing with an elevation gain of over 600 feet.

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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