Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

This 3 137 acre preserve known for its showy display of wildflowers in spring.
Russian ridge open space preserve. In summer the hills turn to gold with the late evening sunlight. Russian ridge open space preserve is a regional park located in the santa cruz mountains in san mateo county california along the san francisco peninsula. Its 3 137 acres 1 269 ha and 10 4 miles 16 7 km of trails are managed by the midpeninsula regional open space district. Nice views and hiking russian ridge open space preserve redwood city ca we went to russian ridge open space preserve.
Russian ridge open space preserve is one of several public hiking parks along the peninsula and frankly it s not even a competition whether this specific open space preserve is the best. Its a good place for a hike and enjoying the views. Its good place for a hike. There are very good views of the san francisco bay area.
There are nice views of the hills and distant views of pacific ocean. I just finished a fun and strenuous 10 5 mile loop around russian ridge and i have to say that it s trails within parks like these that make it worth the drive and the excursion into nature. It is one of the best places in the bay area to see raptors. Autumn when the fog recedes is the ideal time to enjoy the ridge views of san francisco bay and the santa cruz mountains through the crisp clean air.
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