Ancient redwood and sandstone: El Corte de Madera guided hike
A moderately paced, roughly four-mile loop visiting the Methuselah redwood, Resolution aircraft memorial and tafoni sandstone. It suits people comfortable walking for several hours, rather than a short flat family stroll.
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Details to plan before you go
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Navigate to Skeggs Point, not an arbitrary preserve parking lot. A left turn into this lot is prohibited when approaching from the north on Skyline.
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Arrive early to sign the participation waiver. Follow any reservation requirement added to the official page, and recheck cancellations and trail closures before leaving.
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Bring water, layers and suitable walking shoes. Heavy rain may cancel the outing; the listed finish time is not an exact return guarantee.
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This is not a dog outing. Midpen guided activities allow dogs only when expressly labeled.
Venue · El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve; meet at Skeggs Point parking on Skyline Boulevard, in the hills near Woodside
For · Hikers comfortable with four miles / Nature and local-history enthusiasts
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
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