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Enjoy the lovely scenery and breathtaking views from this mountaintop preserve on a four-hour, moderately paced yet challenging (7 miles) hike. You’ll hike up and down Hamms Gulch and Lost Trails (approximately 600 to 1,000 feet of elevation gain) through redwood, fir, and oak forests.
Meet at the parking lot on Portola Road. From I-280, exit Alpine Road in Portola Valley. Go south on Alpine Rd. about 2.9 miles to Portola Road (the first stop sign). Turn right on Portola Rd. and travel 0.8 miles to the parking lot on the left side of the road.
Windy Hill Preserve. 9am-1pm. Free.
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