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Fire access road that drops into the preserve providing access to the White Oak, Steven Creek NT, and Canyon Trails.


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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

2,081' 634 m

High

1,776' 541 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

304' 93 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

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Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.

Need to Know

There are no services along this trail, so make sure to bring enough water and food for your trip. The trail is shared with mountain bikers and equestrians, so be attentive to what is going on around you.

Description

The Skid Road Trail is a fire road that drops down into the preserve providing access to the White Oak, Stevens Creek Nature Trail, and Canyon Trail. The trail passes through an open grassy area at first. At a quarter of a mile, the trail transforms from a gravel road into a dirt road that continues to narrow as it descends deeper into the preserve.

Once the trail enters the woods, you are surrounded by trees covered in moss and ferns grow along the side of the trail. At one third of a mile, the White Oak Trail breaks off to the left and descends toward the creek bed before climbing back up toward Page Mill Road.

The Skid Road Trail continues straight ahead, descending a little more steeply until the trail arrives that the junction with the Stevens Creek Nature Trail. From here, you can follow the Stevens Creek Nature Trail to the right and work your way toward the Canyon Trail. In order to get back to your car, follow the trail back up to your car.

Flora & Fauna

Deer and turkeys can be seen feeding in the fields along the trail in the evening.

Contacts

Shared By:

David Hitchcock

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The Skid Road Trail descends down into Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.  The views going down the trail are very nice.
Dec 31, 2020 near La Honda, CA

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