Hiking

Stanford Dish

Two-thirds of Stanford's acreage is open space. A popular respite for students, this foothills habitat conservation area is open to people wanting to jog and hike on trails that pass oak, chaparral, grazing land for cattle and beautiful panoramas of the Bay region – on a clear day the skyscrapers of San Francisco are visible. The Dish is home to a variety of vegetation and wildlife. Look for Valley, Blue and Coast live oaks, and birds such as meadowlarks, bluebirds and red-winged blackbirds. Hiking and jogging in the foothills, permitted only on the clearly delineated routes, is encouraged from dusk to dawn. Picnics, games and dogs are not allowed. Please see the Concierge for additional details and directions.

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Wunderlich Park

Wunderlich Park, a county park in Woodside, nestles on the hillside below Skyline Boulevard. Hike 5 miles (8 kilometres) uphill in a heavily shaded redwood forest, from the park entrance on Woodside Road to the edge of Skyline Boulevard.

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Edgewood Park

The serpentine grasslands of Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve are famous for their magnificent displays of wildflowers in the spring. The park's location (near Interstate 280 and Edgewood Road) makes this beautiful display readily accessible. Wonderful hiking and sightseeing opportunities are afforded by the park's 467 acres (189 hectares) of woodlands and grasslands. Docent-led wildflower walks, provided by the Friends of Edgewood, explore Edgewood's floral beauty, which includes many rare species. The walks take place on Saturdays and Sundays, generally from mid-March through mid-June. Please see our Concierge for details and directions.

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Huddart Park

The forested slopes and steep, cool canyons of Huddart Park are located only a short drive from the Hotel. The park, 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometres) west of Highway 84, affords over 900 acres (360 hectares) of coastal mountain environment for a variety of activities. Miles of trails offer even the experienced hiker hours of pleasure, and many of the trails are also open to equestrian use, making the park one of the favourite destinations of the local equestrian community. The grassy meadow just below the Werder Shelter has long been a favourite of park visitors. Its 5 acres (2 hectares) of gently sloping grassy meadow is a popular location for a relaxing picnic. Please see our Concierge for maps and directions.

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Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Visit the redwood groves and over 20 miles (32 kilometres) of various hiking trails in this 2,500-acre (1,010-hectare) park. Some trails are exclusively for mountain bikers and equestrians.

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