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Wallace Stegner Bench and View of the Santa Cruz Mountains

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San Mateo County

Wallace Stegner Bench and View of the Santa Cruz Mountains

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Wallace Stegner Bench and View of the Santa Cruz Mountains

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Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

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    September 23, 2023

    Hiking

    This bench commemorates author and conservationist Wallace Stegner, one of his favorite places. Open fields surround the stone bench and offer sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Big leaf maples turn yellow in the fall, and the madrone trees produce bright red berries, adding to the landscape's beauty. With luck, you may see wild turkeys foraging for acorns. It's a great spot to take a break and enjoy the scenery.

    February 9, 2024

    Cycling

    At the convergence of the Long Ridge Trail and Long Ridge Road, you will find the Wallace Stegner Bench. This overlook was one of the favorite places of author and conservationist Wallace Stegner. There are panoramic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean to be had from here. However, if you come up by bike, the dirt trail is best suited for a touring bike with decent tires or a gravel bike.

    October 7, 2018

    Hiking

    A stone bench in memory of Wallace Stegner, great to watch sunset.

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    Hike the easy 4.2-mile Long Ridge Loop in Santa Cruz Mountains, offering diverse scenery and sweeping views from the Wallace Stegner Bench.
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    Hike the easy 3.6-mile Long Ridge Loop through varied terrain, enjoying panoramic views and the Wallace Stegner Bench viewpoint.
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    Location: San Mateo County, California, United States

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