Habitat Protection Hikes at Máyyan ‘Ooyákma - Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve- Hike Sweeps Needed!
To help protect this sensitive and unique ecosystem, in March, April, and May the trails will be open by reservation ONLY on Saturdays and Sundays. During this time, the public must sign up here for a docent-led hike to access the Bay Checkerspot trail, the Tule Elk Trail, and the Serpentine Spring Trail. Please note that there are no guided hikes on March 21/28 because those days are designated as Open Access Days. If you are interested in helping on those days you may sign up for a patrol under the Preserve Stewards Patrol Opportunity.
| Official Hike Time | Docent/Preserve Steward Start | Hike Length and Route |
| 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sat/Sun, 5 miles, full loop |
| 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sat/Sun, 3 mile, up to Bay Checkerspot and back |
| 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Sat/Sun, 3 mile, up to Bay Checkerspot and back |
These guided hikes up the Bay Checkerspot Trail will have over 500 ft of elevation gain. The loop hike has steep ascents and descents. Comfortable hiking shoes and hiking poles are recommended. More details will be sent out to preserve stewards as we get closer to the dates!
Preserve Steward Sweep Role
With preserve stewards as occasional sweeps, we can offer many more docent led programs because our numbers will stretch farther. If there is an emergency or if someone needs to leave a hike early on the weekend, you can help us take care of that.
DETAILS: To help protect this sensitive and unique ecosystem, in March, April, and May the trails will be open by reservation only on Saturdays and Sundays. During this time, the public must sign up here for a docent-led hike to access the Bay Checkerspot trail, the Tule Elk Trail, and the Serpentine Spring Trail.
