Tour Requests: Jasper Ridge offers educational, docent-led hiking tours to introduce visitors to the natural history of the Santa Cruz Mountains and highlight ongoing research and stewardship projects at the preserve. Please review the "Visit Us" page for more information about educational public hiking tours. If you are looking to bring a class to Jasper Ridge, please submit a Class Visit Form
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Group Hiking Tours: Groups (8-32 people) may request a tour using this form. Scheduling 6 weeks in advance is recommended and subject to docent availability:
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Public Hiking Tours: Please submit a tour request form to sign up for a scheduled public tour:
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Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00a-12:00p (Full)
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Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:00a-12:00p (Full)
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Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:00a-12:00p (3 spaces available)
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Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:00a-12:00p (Full)
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Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:00a-12:00p (5 spaces available)
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Thursday, May 7, 2026, 10:00a-12:00p (8 spaces available)
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Events and Space Requests: Please review the Space Reservation and Event guidelines before submitting your request.
Jasper Ridge Docents:
- Please review the affiliates calendar
- Familiarize yourself with docent guidelines on refresher tours here
- Submit a Tour Request (check "current docent") in advance of your visit
