From my column in today’s Mercury News
Skyline Ridge is one of a string of preserves managed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District along Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains crest west of the Santa Clara Valley. The main attractions are Alpine Pond and its nature center, staffed by volunteers on weekends. A wooden walkway allows close inspection of life at the pond’s edge, and there’s a drinking fountain nearby to refresh your water supply.
This one’s always a fave. Previous Skyline Ridge hikes here.
Speaking of Peninsula hikes, I’ve got an old copy of Wilderness Press’ Peninsual Trails. It’s the third edition, from 1997. How much has changed since then? Should I buy an updated version?
I sent a message to the managing editor at Wilderness Press … let’s see what she says.
This just in from one of my contacts at Wilderness Press, in regards to the 2005 edition of Peninsula Trails:
That was quick! Thanks for the info. It sounds like getting a new copy would be a good idea.