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