National Take a Hike Day: a seven-mile dog-friendly Windy Hill hike

Name: National Take a Hike Day: a seven-mile dog-friendly Windy Hill hike
Start: 2026-11-17
End: 2026-11-17
Location: Windy Hill · meet at the lower parking area on Portola Road

A strenuous hike climbs Hamms Gulch and returns via Spring Ridge; friendly dogs are welcome but not required.

11/17 · 12:30–17:00Portola ValleyFree guided activity; bring drinking water

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The grassy summit and woodland of Windy Hill viewed from Hamm Gulch Trail — Windy Hill, August 2005 reference photo. It does not show a 2026 guided walk or the Portola Road meeting point, require berry-walk participants to reach the summit, or establish current vegetation conditions.
Archive photo · 2005Stephen Lea / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed; original license retained(opens in a new tab)Image license(opens in a new tab)

Details to plan before you go

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Reservations open Nov 3 at noon and close Nov 16 at 2pm.
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Keep dogs on a leash no longer than six feet and bring water for them.
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The seven-mile route includes substantial climbing; assess your fitness and allow time for the full outing.

Venue · Windy Hill · meet at the lower parking area on Portola Road

For · Experienced hikers / Dog owners

Reviewed 2026-10-07 · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District