With its magnificent native grasslands, pure madrone stands, redwood fairy rings, and perennial springs, Riddell Preserve is a 400-acre wonderland above Dry Creek Valley. Hike miles of oak-dotted hills, moss-coated rocks, and swaths of ferns. Sleep under the stars on the deck of a rustic cabin. Learn about mushrooms and herbal medicine from our guest experts in this peaceful and rural place.
Riddell Preserve is located on the ancestral home of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, past, present, and future. We recognize them as the first people and the first stewards of this land. We are on occupied territory and acknowledge the ongoing devastation of colonization.
How to Get Involved
Riddell Preserve is not open to the public but you are invited to experience the land through one of our many program opportunities:
- Register for an upcoming outing at Riddell Preserve.
- Participate in a stewardship workday. Volunteers help with trail-building, remove invasive species, and contribute to our wildfire fuel reduction efforts.
Riddell Story Map
Click on the image below to explore an innovative and engaging Story Map created by Senior Stewardship Specialist Benjamin Bravo that explores the intersection of fire, animals, plants, and people-powered land stewardship at Riddell Preserve since 2021!
Recent History of Riddell Preserve
Kay and Bob Riddell bought the land in 1971 as a family getaway. They enjoyed the escape from the city and camped there for many years. When their son Steve became ill with leukemia, the family built a cabin on the land as a refuge for him.
After Steve passed away, the Riddells donated the property to LandPaths. We shared a common vision of preserving the wild beauty of the place, while guaranteeing that others, especially children, could experience and love the place as their family still does. We’ve honored that legacy our programs and outings that connect people with the land throughout the seasons.
LandPaths staff and volunteers began work on a trail system in 2016. An access road was rebuilt in 2017. We continue to expand the trail system and maintain the land for wildfire fuel reduction, biodiversity, and ecosystem health thanks to the help of dedicated volunteers like you!
