Borel Hill – Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

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Borel Hill – Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

Moderate

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Borel Hill – Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint loop from Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve

02:54

9.49km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

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Parking

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96 m

Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ridge Trail gives you pretty views to the bay and the Santa Clara Valley (through high grass, depending on the season).

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1.58 km

Borel Hill

Highlight • Summit

Borel Hill is the highest point in the preserve at 2,575 feet (784 meters), with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean to the west and across the San Francisco Bay …

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1.58 km

Borel Hill

Highlight • Summit

Spectacular 360° surround views from the top of the hill (2513 feet / 766 meters).

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1.73 km

Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This beautiful trail takes you along the rolling green hills of the preserve, with views of Mount Diablo, Black Mountain, East Bay peaks, Mindego Hill, and the San Gregorio Watershed. …

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2.46 km

Skyline Boulevard Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice place to pause and catch the view before zipping down the hill on either side. There's a wooden fence where you can lean your bike for a moment.

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2.57 km

Charquin Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely trail runs below the Ridge Trail and takes you on a pleasant trek through the woods before emerging along the hillsides with fantastic views of Mindego Hill and …

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6.45 km

Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Russian Ridge is an incredible 3,137-acre preserve that boasts a rich diversity of plants and wildlife, steep forested canyons, and grasslands, with abundant wildflowers in the spring. The open ridge …

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8.25 km

Brnch with nice view

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A nice bench to take a break. Ideal for cyclist who ascended West Alpine Road, take a break and get their reward in form of pretty view.
It's about 2min …

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