8/15 Saturday Morning Hike at Peters Creek & Long Ridge Trail

Come join us for a refreshing group hike on Saturday, August 15! Take a break from the busy week and enjoy God’s beautiful creation, fresh air, scenic views, and good conversation with others.

🥾 Hike: Peters Creek & Long Ridge Loop
📍 Distance: ~4.5 miles
⛰️ Elevation gain: ~646 ft
⏰ Start: 9:30 AM — please arrive 10 minutes early
📍 Parking: Grizzly Flat Parking Area on Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35)

The trail takes us through beautiful forest along Peters Creek, past a peaceful pond, and up Long Ridge with scenic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. We’ll take a few water breaks and enjoy snacks together along the way.

📍 Parking
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iomRNXwjjWjqPLT8A?g_st=ic

⚠️ No bathroom at the trailhead. The nearest restroom is at Skyline Open Space Preserve, about 2.4 miles north, or at Big Basin State Park, about 5 miles south.

🎒 What to bring

• Plenty of water
• Snacks
• Sunscreen / hat / sun protection
• Hiking poles (optional)
• Bug spray or tick protection

🍰 Optional lunch & dessert afterward

We can gather afterward at Big Basin Café in Saratoga for lunch and/or dessert.

📍 14471 Big Basin Way, Suite A, Saratoga, CA 95070

Trail info: AllTrails – Long Ridge Loop
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/long-ridge-loop?p=-1&sh=d0k4qq&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve: openspace.org

🌿 Looking forward to hiking, connecting, and enjoying God’s creation together!

The hike leader Stephen will be wearing a bright green shirt at the parking lot.