Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a protected area in San Mateo County covering roughly 1,400 acres (570 hectares) with rolling grassland ridges, coastal redwood forests, Douglas fir groves, and oak woodlands. The landscape sits along the Bay Area Ridge Trail and showcases the natural transition between different forest types across its terrain.

The preserve was established in 1980 by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District through two major land purchases. These early acquisitions secured most of the land now protected in the preserve.

The preserve functions as a northeast-facing location for paragliding enthusiasts, with access managed by the Wings of Rogallo club through the United States Hang Gliding Association.

The preserve opens from before dawn until after dusk each day and offers multiple entry points with parking facilities. The main access points are located at Spring Ridge and Skyline Boulevard entrances.

The Anniversary Trail extends 0.6 miles between two parking areas, providing views of both the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean from the same vantage point.

Location: San Mateo County

GPS coordinates: 37.36270,-122.22400

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05