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Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

ExplorePalo Alto, Peninsula4.5/5

על המקום הזה

A beautiful preserve along Skyline Boulevard with Alpine Pond (great for spotting newts and turtles), Horseshoe Lake, and the Daniels Nature Center with hands-on exhibits. The 1-mile Alpine Pond Trail loop is flat and perfect for young kids. Free admission.

מידע

טווח גילאים

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

סוג מקום

Outdoor

רמת מחירים

Free

הזמן הטוב ביותר

Spring for wildflowers and newts; fall for foliage

חנייה

Free at Skyline Blvd and Page Mill Rd intersection.

טיפים

Daniels Nature Center open some weekends with hands-on exhibits for kids. Alpine Pond Trail is flat and easy. Look for newts in the pond spring-winter.

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