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

Winter Rambling at Rancho

January 6, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rancho San Antonio Preserve
Approximate Total Miles
7

Will the creek have water? How far across the bay can you see from various views? Enjoy the trails on this "Lucky Seven" hike with Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Marie Faust Evitt, and Nick Yatsko. This moderately-paced, exercise-focused hike will traverse a creek, oak woodlands, and chaparral habitats on seven-ish trails in just under seven miles. You’ll start on the Hill Trail to the Coyote and Stephen E. Abbors trails, then continue to the Wildcat Loop Trail and return via the Rogue Valley Trail. Bring a snack. This hike is for individuals comfortable climbing 1,000 feet at 2.5 miles per hour.

Where to Meet

Meet near the restroom at the bottom of the hill in the preserve parking lot farthest to the right. From I-280, take Foothill Boulevard south and turn right almost immediately onto Cristo Rey Drive. Continue about 1 mile, veer right around the traffic circle, and turn left into the park. After entering the preserve, turn right and drive approximately 0.3 miles to Lot 6

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