El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve

A view of the Tafoni Trail in El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve

El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve is a 2,908-acre (1,177 ha) open space preserve in San Mateo County, California.[1]

Recreation

The preserve contains over 34 miles of trails for bicycles, horses, and hiking.[1] The preserve is popular for mountain biking.[2]

A portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail runs through the park.[3]

History

In 1953, BCPA Flight 304 crashed in what is now the preserve, killing all on board. An historical marker in the park commemorates the site.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve". Midpeninsula Regional Open Space. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. ^ Newburn, Basil. "El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve". "Outdoor Project". Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  3. ^ El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve (PDF) (Map).
  4. ^ "In Memoriam The Aircraft "Resolution"". The Historical Marker Project. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  5. ^ "BCPA Flight 304 Memorial - Woodside, CA". Retrieved July 23, 2023.

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