United States
California
San Mateo County
Wallace Stegner Bench and View of the Santa Cruz Mountains
United States
California
San Mateo County
Wallace Stegner Bench and View of the Santa Cruz Mountains
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 4 out of 5 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
Location: San Mateo County, California, United States
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.
September 23, 2023
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