Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Hotels near Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Holiday Inn Express Sunnyvale...

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29 Reviews

9.1

10.89 km away from here

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Rosewood Sand Hill

★★★★★

2 Reviews

8.4

11.22 km away from here

$1,333.06 per nightSelect

Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel

★★★

52 Reviews

7.9

12.9 km away from here

$123.11 per nightSelect

Courtyard Palo Alto Los Altos

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6 Reviews

8.1

12.98 km away from here

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Top Activities Near Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Attractions Near Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Monte Bello Preserve

3.59 km away from here

This is a 3,133-acre open space preserve, located near Palo Alto in the Santa Cruz Mountains, in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, California, United States. The preserve encompasses the upper Stevens Creek watershed in the valley between Monte Bello Ridge and Skyline Ridge. "Monte Bello" means "beautiful mountain" in Italian, and refers to Black Mountain which is the highest part of Montebello Ridge.

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Sam McDonald Park

4.82 km away from here

An 850-acre park of lush redwood forest, ridges, and grassy knolls, ideal for equestrian excursions and hiking.Trails climb up to a ridgeline with views across the Pescadero Creek valley, Butano Ridge, and the Pacific Ocean. The park includes Heritage Grove and borders Pescadero Creek County Park through which it connects to Memorial County Park, Portola Redwoods State Park, and Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Horseback riding is popular here, and many use Ja ck Brook Horse Camp.

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Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

4.98 km away from here

Windy Hill is a popular and very enjoyable preserve that stretches from Portola Valley, at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, to Skyline Boulevard, at the crest. Access to the summit is easy from State Route 35, the ridge road along the Peninsula Range. Facilities focus on trails for hiking and mountain biking, with around 14 miles of hiking trails. The area is rich in wildlife.

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Pescadero Creek Park

6.05 km away from here

Pescadero Creek Park is located near Loma Mar and is operated by the San Mateo County Department of Parks. The park complex of 8,020 acres also includes the neighboring Memorial, Sam McDonald and Heritage Grove parks. The park borders Portola Redwoods State Park with seamless trails, and connects to Big Basin Redwoods State Park via a trail easement across private lands.

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Black Mountain

6.21 km away from here

This is a mountain in the Diablo Range of eastern Santa Clara County, east of Poverty Ridge and Arroyo Hondo, and about 10 miles from Milpitas.The peak is one of the highest in area. The northern half of Black Mountain is an oak woodlands while the southern half is barren. Black Mountain can be clearly seen from most parts of the Santa Clara Valley including Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View and San Jose. The peak is visible from the Mount Hamilton and Monument Peak.

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Foothills Nature Preserve

6.38 km away from here

This is a 1,400-acre park and nature preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. The park contains nearly one tenth of all land in Palo Alto. About 90 acres of the park are developed with amenities including a large grassy field, picnic sites, a walk-in, tent-only campground, and a nature interpretive center. Boronda lake is used for fishing, rowing, and canoeing. The park also has 15 miles of trails.

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Discover More Attractions in San Mateo County, Home of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

San Mateo County

just south of San Francisco and home to the world-renowned Mavericks surfing competition. The county seat is Redwood City. he county's built-up areas are mostly suburban with some areas being very urban, and are home to several corporate campuses.

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