History Hike with Your Hound

Take a refreshing break in the middle of your week with a walk through the history of this small yet storied preserve. Bring your dog (or just yourself!) on this moderately-paced, out-and-back hike on the Schilling Lake and Bridle trails with Docent Naturalists Ani Agahian and Ashley Jordan. You’ll learn about the preserve’s origins and enjoy the incredible diversity of natural communities even within such a small area. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after May 27 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close June 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Meet at the Thornewood Parking Area on La Honda Road. From I-280, take the Highway 84/Woodside Road exit. Follow Highway 84/Woodside Road through Woodside and then to a junction with Portola Road at 3.3. miles. Bear right to stay on Highway 84, now La Honda Road. At 4.9 miles from Highway 280, turn left at a brick wall marked 895-897; look for the Midpen sign just inside this gate. The small parking area is on the right about 500 feet from the entrance gate. Please do not drive beyond this lot toward the private residences.

Alternatively, from the junction of Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) and Highway 84 in Sky Londa, take Highway 84/La Honda Road north 1.9 miles and turn right at the brick wall marked 895-897.

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Portola Valley.