Rogala Lab hikes out to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
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Ψ — equal contribution
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Taking a break from the grind of lab work, the Rogala Lab sent to hike the nearby hills, forests, and grassland of the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Located a mere 12 miles south, Rancho San Antonio offers a plethora of vivid sights for all manner of hikers. From encounters with wild turkeys in the open shrubland to the lush forested interior, this most popular mid-peninsula county park offered a chance to get down and dirty in the often overlooked natural wonders of the south bay. Shoutout to the wonderful park rangers of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Preserve system who ensure that peninsula locals can have a bit of nature to immerse themselves in!
Rancho San Antonio Preserve | Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve offers visitors a unique experience with a sampling of diverse environments, interesting cultural history and a variety of activities. The area features over 25 miles of trail throughout the 2,180-acre open space preserve and adjoining 293-acre county park.
Written by: Joshua Ishimoto, Postbaccalaureate student, July 2025
Photos by: Steven Truong, MD-PhD student, July 2025
