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Alpine Pond Loop (Skyline Ridge Preserve)

Walk

Why it works for toddlers

A little loop around a pond where kids can peer in for pond creatures, next to a small nature center. Midpen says it takes strollers, but it doesn't publish length or surface, so we list it as partial.

Our words, from the official sources below.

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At a glance

🕘 Hours
A half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after sunset. source · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
💵 Cost
Free Midpen preserves are free; no fee is listed. source · Correct this
👶 Ages
0 mo–6 yr (our estimate) A short pond loop Midpen calls fun for all ages and abilities.
📍 Where to go
Near the Page Mill/Alpine Rd and Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35) intersection. Map point: OpenStreetMap via Nominatim: Alpine Pond, San Mateo County, California, United States

Parent logistics

🅿 Parking
Partly Park at the Russian Ridge lot (37 spaces) and walk through the tunnel under Alpine Rd to the pond and nature center; the main Skyline Ridge lot has 100 spaces. The 5-space accessible lot at Horseshoe Loop is closed for construction. Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
👶 Stroller
Partly Midpen says the Alpine Pond loop accommodates wheelchairs and strollers, but it doesn't publish the loop's length or surface. Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚻 Bathrooms
Yes Restrooms: available (Midpen). Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚼 Changing table
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🌳 Shade
Partly Alpine Pond's two picnic tables are in the sun. Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🍎 Food
Yes Two sunny picnic tables next to Alpine Pond; bring your own food. Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
⏰ Crowds
Unknown Know this? Correct this
😴 Nap fit
Half day the drive up Page Mill plus a short pond loop; a good car-nap on the way home. Our estimate · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

The walk

📏 Distance
None miles
🛤 Surface
Unknown
↩ Turnaround
A short loop around the pond; the David C. Daniels Nature Center overlooks it (seasonal weekend hours).
📈 Elevation gain
ft
⛰ Steep sections
No Midpen calls the family trails at Alpine Pond and Horseshoe Lake leisurely to moderate, designed for wheelchair and stroller access. Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚫 Non-stroller segment
Unknown Surface not published. Know this? Correct this

Last verified Sep 27, 2026 against the official sources. ✓ = confirmed by a source · ? = unknown (not the same as "no") · community notes are marked unverified. Spot something out of date? Use "Correct this" next to any detail.