Long Ridge Open Space Preserve Explained

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 2035acres open space preserve along Long Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains.^[1]

Recreation

Long Ridge has 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

37.2736°N -122.1526°W

Notes and References

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