Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

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Skyline ridge open space preserve. 7 00 am to 5 00 pm. This ride is based on ride 23 palo alto. There are 5 moderate trails in skyline ridge open space preserve ranging from 2 8 to 6 1 miles and from 2 076 to 2 572 feet above sea level. Skyline ridge and russian ridge open space preserves.

Open 7 days a week. Turn right into the parking lot for russian ridge open space preserve then walk back across alpine road to enter skyline ridge open space preserve. 81 of bay area mountain bike trails 1 1993 by conrad j. The alpine pond can be reached from the same parking lot by hiking uphill on the ipiwa trail and the sunny jim trail or.

Open half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. The district purchased the land that became skyline ridge open space preserve in 1982. The first half of the trail from alpine pond to the viewpoint is shielded from skyline boulevard by the ridge and is the most enjoyable part. Welcome to the skyline wilderness park nestled in the foothills of the beautiful napa valley.

Dogs are not allowed in this preserve. There are two lakes inside the skyline ridge open space preserve. 31 reviews of skyline ridge open space preserve skyline ridge offers pretty ridge views miles and miles of challenging trails meadows ponds and horseshoe lake for a quiet picnic. One can drive 5 minutes to the russian ridge open space preserve parking lot which is just a short walk to the alpine pond.

Go straight and the road becomes alpine road. This preserve located atop skyline ridge has two small ponds. The park is open please follow safe distancing guidelines at all times. Find an open space preserve where you can hike ride walk the dog and more.

The trails are rarely crowded and make for an intimate run or hike. Start checking them out and you ll be out on the trail in no time. A short but pleasant trail connects the two ponds and is one of the most scenic trails atop skyline ridge. The horseshoe lake can be accessed from the skyline ridge open space preserve parking lot.

Entrances may be closed due to high traffic during busy periods for safety. Skyline ridge open space preserve on p. Alpine pond with its little nature center and peaceful horseshoe lake with its softly quacking ducks. Follow the winding road all the way up to skyline boulevard.

About two and a half miles into the preserve is alpine pond with a nature center that handed out free bandannas in honor of earth day. Enjoy the peninsula s finest views and most spectacular spring wildflower displays on these ridgeline trails through skyline ridge and russian ridge open space preserves. Note that linear mileages are recorded from my bike trip computer.