El Corte de Madera Creek 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]

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

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

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