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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

Recommended by 4 hikers out of 5

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

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    Best Hikes to Wallace Stegner Bench and View of the Santa Cruz Mountains

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    1. Long Ridge Trail loop — Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

    6.70km

    01:53

    140m

    140m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 23, 2023

    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.

      October 7, 2018

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

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        Location: San Mateo County, California, United States

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