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Shell Ridge is 1,421 acres of protected open space and trails with rolling hills, creeks, coast live, valley, blue and black oaks, and historic structures that include the Borges Ranch and Howe Homestead Park in the City of Walnut Creek, CA.
Beautiful year round but especially fall through late spring. Spring is the best time to visit. Multiple loop trails to make either a short (1-2 miles) or long hike (10+ miles). Gorgeous views on a clear day if you walk the ridge trail. Beautiful shady walk down along the stream bed.
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Shell Ridge Open Space has 1420 acres or 31 miles of trails. There are numerous trailheads with parking lots on Borges Ranch and Howe Homestead Park. Shell Ridge is located in the heart of Walnut Creek beginning just a short distance from downtown and going all the way to Mount Diablo.
The City of Walnut Creek Open Space division manages over 3000 acres of Open Space in four unique areas and over seven miles of neighborhood trails. These areas have been set aside to preserve natural resources, protect wildlife habitat and corridors, and provide recreation opportunities.
Nov 1, 2015 · Shell Ridge Open Space. 15 reviews. #12 of 34 things to do in Walnut Creek. Biking TrailsHiking Trails. Write a review. What people are saying. “ OK Hiking ”. Nov 2022. You can go for a long hike here, taking advantage of the lovely open space that is close to the urbanized area.
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Shell Ridge is in the middle of Walnut Creek, beginning near downtown and stretching to Mount Diablo. The trail is the city's greatest open space, consisting of parallel slopes and valleys. Shell Ridge comes from the marine fossils left behind after the ocean that originally covered it receded.
Jun 15, 2016 · Shell Ridge Open Space: Great place for a walk - See 15 traveler reviews, 7 candid photos, and great deals for Walnut Creek, CA, at Tripadvisor.
- 1035 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA
