Exploring Thornewood November 7, 2010

Docents Tommi and Strether Smith, and Bill and Marilyn Bauriedel will lead you on a 5-mile exploration of one of the District's most beautiful preserves. You'll wander through redwood woodland and investigate the historical traces around Schilling Lake. Depending on conditions, there may be moderate, cross-country hiking involved. Bring a lunch to enjoy at one of the many scenic spots. From Highway 280 in Woodside, take the Highway 84/Woodside Road exit. Follow Highway 84/Woodside Road through Woodside and then to a junction with Portola Road at 3.3 miles. Bear right to stay on Highway 84, now La Honda Road. At 4.9 miles from Highway 280, turn left at a brick wall marked 895-897; look for the District sign just inside this gate. The small parking area is on the right about 500 feet from the entrance gate. Please do not drive beyond this lot toward the private residences. Alternatively, from the junction of Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) and Highway 84 in Sky Londa, take Highway 84/La Honda Road north 1.9 miles and turn right at the brick wall marked 895-897