Ravenswood tidal-marsh nature walk
A leisurely Bay Trail outing exploring salt-marsh plants, birds and wetland ecology. Although family-friendly, it is about three miles over two and a half hours. Choose based on children’s walking ability; sightings of particular species are not guaranteed.
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Details to plan before you go
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Use the Ravenswood meeting point at the end of Bay Road, not the preserve’s separate northern section.
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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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Plan restroom use beforehand: the preserve has none. Bring binoculars and remain on the trail.
Venue · Ravenswood Preserve; parking at the end of Bay Road, East Palo Alto
For · Families comfortable with a three-mile walk / Beginning birdwatchers
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
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