Near Skid Road Trail
The Skid Road Trail descends down into Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. The views going down the trail are very nice.
Near Skid Road Trail
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Skid Road Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Fire access road that drops into the preserve providing access to the White Oak, Steven Creek NT, and Canyon Trails.
0.6
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.61mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
317ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,082ft
High Point
1,765ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Skid Road Trail is a fire road that drops down into the preserve providing access to the White Oak, Stevens Creek Nature Trail, and Canyon Trails. The trail passes through an open grassy area at first. At a quarter of a mile, the trail transforms from a gravel road into a dirt road that continues to narrow as it descends deeper into the preserve. Once the trail enters the woods, you are surrounded by trees covered in moss and ferns grow along the side of the trail. At one third of a mile, the White Oak Trail breaks off to the left and descends toward the creek bed before climbing back up toward Page Mill Road. The Skid Road Trail continues straight ahead, descending a little more steeply until the trail arrives that the junction with the Stevens Creek Nature Trail. From here, you can follow the Stevens Creek Nature Trail to the right and work your way toward the Canyon Trail. In order to get back to your car, follow the trail back up to your car.

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Contributors
David Hitchcock