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Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
Nature Preserve
Portola Valley
"... Ridge trail to the Windy Hills summit which climbs 1400 ft in 2.8 miles."(2 Tips)
"... of the razorback and spring ridge trails is roughly a 10 mile hike. Spring ridge is..."(2 Tips)
"Try going up Hamms Gulch and down Spring Ridge."(2 Tips)
"You can also bring dogs to this great hiking area!"(4 Tips)
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Hamms's Gulch sometimes gets muddy, for no apparent reason, so I suggest boots. But the trail is gorgeous, with its redwoods and ferns.Upvote7Downvote- Tobias SchmidtOctober 15, 2017The combination of the razorback and spring ridge trails is roughly a 10 mile hike. Spring ridge is mostly open space, razorback is wooded and shady. Choose the direction you hike them in accordinglyUpvote2Downvote
- Nikhil DandekarJuly 20, 2014A good set of trails for a nice workout outdoors. The toughest one is the Spring Ridge trail to the Windy Hills summit which climbs 1400 ft in 2.8 miles.Upvote1Downvote
Kat 🐱August 15, 2016Bring a blanket and come here to search for shooting stars (or just to look at the night sky).Upvote1Downvote
Bert ForsytheAugust 11, 2019Take Spring Hill (sunny) down and Hamm’s Gulch (shaded) up if you’re doing that loop!
Upvote1Downvote- Suzy ColemanJune 15, 2017This is mostly all open, so on a hot day you will certainly be sweating. Ok, I admit it. On a weak day, I've had to turn around!Upvote1Downvote
For a quick hike take the Betsy Crowder Trail but its worth the time to Windy Hill Summit.UpvoteDownvote
Magdalena EvansMay 27, 2012Saw a big rattlesnake...about 3 feet and two King snakes here. Lots of wildlife to see!UpvoteDownvote
Sergio DomeykoApril 8, 2013Take care not to step in dozens of salamanders on the trails as you atUpvote1Downvote- Some fun trails here! Try going up Hamms Gulch and down Spring Ridge.
UpvoteDownvote - Kira WamplerJanuary 7, 2010On hot days, take the Ridge Trail along the creek. You can also bring dogs to this great hiking area! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
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Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
550 Portola Rd (at Willowbrook Dr)
Portola Valley, CA 94028
United States
Portola Valley, CA 94028
United States
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
(650) 691-1200
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