Horse trails
Russian Ridge Open In the spring, Russian Ridge is one of the best places to view wildflowers in the area. Year-round, the preserve has Space Preserve wonderful views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay. Enjoy the preserve’s grassy hillsides, which are not as steep as Purisima or Windy Hill. Hikers, bicyclists and equestrians permitted; no dogs allowed. The entrance to Russian Ridge can be accessed by taking Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) 19.7 miles south of Highway 92. Purisima Creek This preserve contains a 21-mile network of challenging trails through canyons and ridges under a balcony of redRedwoods Open woods. Think about browsing through a guidebook before heading out — the trail possibilities are many. Space Windy Hill Open The trails are distinct, and the views incredible, according to MROSD. Park at the designated parking area on Skyline Space Preserve Blvd., 14.8 miles south of Highway 92. The Spring Ridge Trail is open to bikers, horses, hikers and dogs. Big Basin Redwoods Established in 1902, Big Basin is California’s oldest state park, and consists of over 18,000 acres of old-growth and State Park recovering redwood forest. Trails range from easy to moderate, with options for hikers, backpackers, cyclists and equestrians. To get to Big Basin, take Skyline Boulevard (Hwy. 35) to Hwy. 9, and then take Big Basin Way to the Ranger Station. Sam McDonald This easily overlooked 850-acre park lies about 3 miles west of La Honda on Pescadero Creek Road. With its network County Park of trails, the park offers equestrian adventurers a place to stretch their horses’ legs. To get to the park, Take Highway 1 to Pescadero Creek Road. Then go east 11 miles to the park entrance.
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