Russian Ridge is “probably most famous” for its spectacular wildflower blooms that are starting to pop right now.
red-tailed hawks
, Cooper’s hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, golden eagles and everyone’s inaugural bird ID: turkey vultures. Elsewhere, coyotes occasionally patrol the ridge.I’d recommend two spots in particular: Borel Hill and the Silicon Valley Vista Point. Biking the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve in the the Santa Cruz Mountains where the pesky Bay Area fog could cloud the incredible views.Borel Hill — named for a Swiss banker involved with the Spring Valley Water Company and later the creation of Crystal Springs Reservoir — is a hilly 0.8-mile trek from the main parking lot at Russian Ridge.Bicyclists on the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve and a sign points to the hilly, 0.8-mile Borel Hill trek.
On this hike, I could also see a glimpse of the San Francisco skyline to the north, the southern stretch of San Francisco Bay and most of Silicon Valley just below.Next, you’ll find the Silicon Valley Vista Point about a half mile down the winding trail, but this is where it gets a bit tricky. Playing what feels like,” those interested in the vista view must jaywalk across the busy Skyline Boulevard for a look.
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