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MODERATE

#3 hike out of 12 in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve |

MODERATE

7.1 mi

Distance

3 hrs 36 min

Time

754 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate loop trail in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve.

This trail goes by Mindego Lake, Mindego Hill.
A mix of mostly exposed and some covered trails, dusty trails after a dry summer, with views of the Santa Cruz Mountains with distance glimpse of the Pacific Ocean.

Sights to See

Mindego Hill

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

Jacob 5 years, 2 months ago

Trails were dusty in this early Fall day, with sections of the Charquin trail under construction (passable anyway). Visited the MidPen Council Circle before hiking back.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Public Tracks

Jacob 5 years, 2 months ago

Russian Ridge OSP to Mindego Hill

A moderate hike starting by going downward, with a climb to Mindego hill, a visit to the MidPen Council Circle, and returning via Ancient Oaks trail. Beautiful early fall day with comfortable temperatures.