KK K.
6/21/2025
Love this special place! Good mix of forest trails, open space at top and views as far as the eye can see across the bay to the East and out to the ocean to the West.
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
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Portola Valley, CA 94028
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, located in Los Altos, CA, offers visitors a serene escape into nature with its 1,414-acre expanse of open grassland ridges and diverse forests of redwood, fir, and oak. Named for its breezy hilltop, Windy Hill provides a picturesque setting for hiking, biking, and equestrian activities amidst stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
This preserve is supported by the Peninsula Open Space Trust, a local nonprofit land trust, and features a variety of trails catering to different skill levels, including the popular Windy Hill Loop and Sausal Pond Loop. Visitors can also enjoy paragliding and hang gliding opportunities, as well as picnicking amidst the natural beauty of the area. With a focus on conservation and public access, Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a cherished destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the peninsula.
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Anusha S.
4/12/2025
Stunning views! I've been wanting to go to Windy Hill for a while and finally got to hike the Windy Hill loop today (Saturday). I got to the park around 7:45am and there was a decent amount of...
Joyce T.
7/8/2025
Fun and easy trail, not steep inclines and lot of tree shades. We hiked via Hamms Gulch trail and go all the way up to 3 miles trail and decided to turned back the same way. It will take total 5...
Brandon L.
4/6/2025
Very pretty! I was passing down Portola Rd and stopped here to use the bike parking and public restroom off of the parking lot. I saw a bunch of people getting ready to hike with their dogs. The...
Gabrielle B.
9/26/2024
This is a loop that you can do clockwise or counterclockwise. It's pretty intuitive but it's not well marked for this specific loop and you end up on a lot of different trail names so make sure...
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