With options for short hikes, rides to scenic overlooks, and longer loop trips, Long Ridge Open Space Preserve provides something for everyone. Connected to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve by one of the longest continuous segments of the Bay Area Ridge Trail (13 miles from Sanborn-Skyline County Park to the northern boundary of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve), Long Ridge Preserve is popular among hikers, cyclists, and equestrians alike. Leashed dogs are allowed only in designated areas under a special permit, as posted at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Please see Ideas for Dog Owners for more information. The Sempervirens Fund provided major support for acquisition of portions of Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Note: This Preserve is bordered by private property. Please respect the boundaries and stay on designated Preserve trails.
Trails
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Easy Hike at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
A ramble along Peters Creek past Wallace Stegner's bench.
A ramble along Peters Creek past Wallace Stegner's bench.
Easy
4.4 mi/
7.1 km
7.1 km
Guides
A ramble along Peters Creek past Wallace Stegner's bench.
Community Trips
A busy weekend but enough time for a half-day hike led me up to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve just on the Skyline Ridge above the South SF Bay.For all that it's very short and not very hard, it's got quite a bit of variety in it: thick Douglas fir and oak forests, a bit of ridgeline walking (including a contemplative bench dedicated to author and conservationist Wallace Stegner), even a tiny...
Spur of the moment hike on a beautiful afternoon.
I cut this hike short because this trail turns out to be a favorite among mountain bikers. Which is fine, I just wasn't in the mood to keep scooting to the side every two minutes. Peter's Creek trail runs along Skyline for a bit so you get a little car noise. But the loop back on Long Ridge Trail is nice.
San Jose Mid-Week Hikers enjoyed a nice hike along the ridges. We saw a dozen or so deer along the way. We hiked in a clockwise direction going out Peters Creek Trail then Ward Road to the Ranch Spring Trail then returned via the Long RIdge Trail.
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