Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, Protected natural area in San Mateo County, California.
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve spans 1,414 acres of land featuring grassland ridges, redwood forests, fir groves, and oak woodlands along the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District established the preserve in 1980 through two significant land acquisitions totaling 966 acres of protected territory.
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.
Visitors can access the preserve from thirty minutes before sunrise until thirty minutes after sunset, with parking available at both the 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: March 7, 2025 20:18
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