Sunday, July 13

Tectonic Mountain Bike Ride

Midpen guided activities are led by trained volunteer docent naturalists. All are welcome.

By Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Date and time

Sunday, July 13 · 10am - 1pm PDT

Location

Monte Bello Preserve

8RGC+8H Los Altos, California Los Altos, CA 94022

About this event

Come ride the trails with Docent Naturalists Steve Crawford, An Scharlaken, and Roger Wigenstam to learn how tectonic forces have shaped the landscapes and soils which in turn influence the plants and animals who live in this habitat. You’ll ride the White Oak, Canyon, and Bella Vista trails, among others, as well as visit and learn about the sag pond. This is an advanced ride designed for nature enthusiasts who are experienced mountain bike riders. Reservations are required and will be accepted on or after June 29 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and close July 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Where to Meet:

Meet at the Monte Bello Parking Area on Page Mill Road (across from Los Trancos Preserve), 7 miles west of I-280 or 1.5 miles east of Skyline Boulevard. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 35 minutes travel time.

Organized by

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Created in 1972, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an independent special district that helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a connected greenbelt of more than 65,000 acres of public open space. These diverse and scenic landscapes, from bay wetlands to redwood forests and coastal grasslands, host an incredible diversity of life, making our region one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.

Midpen’s purpose is to create a regional greenbelt of unspoiled public open space lands in order to permanently protect the area’s natural resources and to provide for public use and enjoyment. On the Coast, Midpen has an expanded mission to acquire and preserve agricultural land of regional significance, preserve rural character and encourage viable agricultural uses of land resources.