https://youtu.be/rgqxzOTAloM 4 parks Russian Ridge to Black Mountain and back via Skyline Ridge, La Honda, CA . RUSSIAN RIDGE PRESERVE - This 3,137-acre preserve known for its showy display of wildflowers in spring. In summer, the hills turn to gold with the late evening sunlight. Autumn, when the fog recedes, is the ideal time to enjoy the ridge views of San Francisco Bay and the Santa Cruz Mou..