Wear sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots appropriate for rugged trails. The weather in the Santa Cruz Mountains can be unpredictable. Carry water and a snack in a small pack. Where to Meet Directions to preserves featured in the current issue of Outdoor Activities are listed below. Special meeting places are noted in the program descriptions.
Some preserves have more than one access point.
The parking area is located on Skyline Boulevard, 1.2 miles north of Page Mill Road and 6 miles south of Highway 84. Walk to Alpine Pond at Skyline Ridge preserve by going through the tunnel under Alpine Road. The nature center is a small gray building on the east shore of Alpine Pond. Carpool to hike location. Please note that Caltrans prohibits a left turn into the lot when approaching from the north along Skyline Boulevard.