Things to Do in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The preserve features approximately 11 routes, with an average rating of 4.67 stars from more than 2,400 ratings.

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve provides approximately 12 to 14 miles of multi-use trails for hikers, ranging from gradual ascents to more strenuous loops. Popular routes include the Razorback to Spring Ridge Loop, which is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) with a 1,300 ft (396 m) elevation gain. More information is available in the Hiking in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve guide.

Yes, road cyclists can find scenic routes with significant elevation changes in and around Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. These routes offer opportunities to combine rides with other areas in the Santa Cruz Mountains. For detailed options, consult the Road Cycling Routes in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve guide.

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve offers approximately 12 miles (19.3 km) of designated multi-use trails suitable for mountain biking. Some trails, such as Betsy Crowder, Razorback, Lost, and Hamms Gulch Trails, are closed to bicycles year-round. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve guide.

Yes, Windy Hill Open Space Preserve offers trails suitable for families. These routes typically feature easier terrain and shorter distances. For specific recommendations, refer to the Family-friendly hikes in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve guide.

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve permits dogs on designated trails. Regulations regarding leashes and specific trail access may apply. Information on dog-friendly options is available in the Dog-friendly hikes in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve guide.

Accessible parking is available at two main locations within Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. Visitors can park at the lower portion on Portola Road or at the upper Spring Ridge parking area on Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35).

The preserve is known for its distinctive, breezy, grass-covered hilltop and the 1,905-foot (581 m) summit. From the summit and upper areas, visitors can see across Stanford University to the San Francisco Bay, Mount Tamalpais, Mount Diablo, Downtown San Francisco, and the Pacific Ocean. It also features old-growth Douglas-Fir trees.

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 46,000 visitors having explored its routes. The preserve's 11 routes have received an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 stars from over 2,400 ratings.

Komoot offers several guides for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, including Hiking in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, Family-friendly hikes, Easy hikes, and Road Cycling Routes. Guides for mountain biking and dog-friendly hikes are also available.

The official website for Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is openspace.org/preserves/windy-hill. For general inquiries, the contact phone number is +1-650-691-1200.