Location: El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 10:30am – 1pm

About the hike

• The hike to the tree is only a half mile. But we will go as far as the group and time allow
• Easy, lush forest
• Restrooms at the start
• Men are welcome on the hike as guests of women’s group participants

What to bring

• Water
• Around 95% of the hike is in the shade. As always, it is good to have a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Meeting location

• We will meet in the parking lot near the restroom
• If you are interested in carpooling, you can mark that on the form

Parking instructions:

There is a free dirt parking lot; if it is full, there is limited roadside parking available.

Parking is on Skyline Blvd (Highway 35) at the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve parking lot, located on the west side of Skyline Blvd 16040 CA-35, Redwood City, CA 94062.

Directions:

• From San Mateo / Highway 92:
  • Take Highway 92 West toward Half Moon Bay.
  • Turn left (South) onto Skyline Blvd (Highway 35).
  • Drive south for approximately 8.5 miles.
  • The parking area will be on your right.
• From Woodside / Highway 84:
  • Take Highway 84 (La Honda Road) West from Woodside.
  • Turn right (North) onto Skyline Blvd (Highway 35) at Sky Londa.
  • Drive north for about 2.7 miles.
  • The parking lot will be on your left.
• From Palo Alto:
  • Start: Head west on Page Mill Road.
  • Merge: Take I-280 North toward San Francisco.
  • Exit: Take Exit 24 for Sand Hill Road toward Woodside.
  • Turn: Left onto Sand Hill Road, then right onto Portola Road.
  • Merge: Turn left onto CA-84 West (La Honda Road).
  • Ascend: Follow CA-84 up the hill to Sky Londa (the 4-way stop at Alice’s Restaurant).
  • Final Turn: Turn right (North) onto Skyline Blvd (Highway 35).
  • Arrival: Drive 2.7 miles; the parking lot (16040 CA-35) will be on your left.