Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 2,035 acre open space preserve along Long Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains.[1]

Looking north along the Bay Area Ridge Trail in Long Ridge Open Space Preserve.

Recreation

Long Ridge has 13.5 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, including the Bay Area Ridge Trail which runs through the preserve.[2] Trails connect the preserve with other nearby open space, including Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve, Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, and Upper Stevens Canyon County Park.[2]

Habitat and Wildlife

Much of Long Ridge is grassland, with wildflowers in the spring. The preserve has turkeys, feral pigs, and coyotes.[3]

References
  1. Schoen, Sarah (1 July 2012). "Long Views at Long Ridge Open Space Preserve". Bay Nature. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  2. "Long Ridge Preserve". Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  3. ""Long Ridge Open Space Preserve, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County"". bahiker.com. Retrieved 17 July 2018.

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