- Summary: This is a 0.2 mile hike that goes out and back to Horseshoe Pond in the Open Space Preserve at Skyline Ridge.
- Location: San Mateo County Hike of the Bay area Ridge Trail as part of the Open Space Preserve at Skyline Ridge.
- Distance: The entire length of this trail is only 0.2 miles out and back.
- Category and Difficulty: Because there is virtually no elevation change on this 0.2 mile long dirt trail, this trail is categorized as being extremely easy.
- Exposure: The exposure on this particular trail is almost completely sunny, with only the occasional pocket of shade.
- Traffic: The traffic on this particular trail is generally light to moderate on most days.
- Trail Surface: The trail surface here is completely comprised of flat dirt.
- Walk Time: The average walk time for this hike is less than half an hour.
- Season: This particular trail is nice all throughout the year. Make sure to dress appropriately in the summer months.
- Trailhead Coordinates: This trailhead can be found at 37°18'35.03"N Latitude and 122°10'33.81"W Longitude.
Amenities: You can find pay phones, restaurants, stores and gas when you travel back to the junction between CA 84 and CA 35, which is about 8.5 miles northbound from the trailhead. Unfortunately, there is no camping allowed at this trailhead or the preserve surrounding it.
Rules: Most of the trails in this area are designated as being multi use. Some of them are designated as being for hiking only. No dogs are allowed on these trails.
Fees: There are no parking fees or entrance fees for this particular trailhead.
Map: A good map for getting to this region is the AAA San Francisco Bay Region map.
Accommodations: There are five different parking spots that are designated for handicapped drivers located in the gravel lot. There is a pit toilet on site that is wheelchair accessible as well. There are no maps available in the parking lot, but there is a signboard providing information and maps when you reach the northern parking lot.
Public Transportation: There is no public transportation that comes directly to this preserve.
How to Get There: You are going to want to begin on the Interstate 280, coming from Santa Clara County, and you are going to want to take exit no. 20, which is Page mill Road. Now drive west until you reach the junction with CA 35, Skyline Junction. Turn left, facing south when you reach Skyline Boulevard. Now drive for approximately one mile until you reach the preserve entrance, which will be on the rightmost or western side of the road. Now turn right into the primary parking, or make the first left if you are looking for the handicapped designated lot.
Photo Credits: zemistor
Originally posted 2009-10-01 03:16:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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