3.0 miles roundtrip from Skyline Gate

• 1.
  Start at Skyline Gate.

  Park in the lot (or along the residential road).

• 2.
  Take the East Ridge Trail.

  Meander along this open, level and hard-packed trail. Enjoy views of the East Bay. Grab a bench, and sit a spell.

• 3.
  Turn right onto the Prince Trail.

  Leave the East Ridge by descending into the forest on this lovely tree-lined trail. The Prince Trail ends at the Stream Trail, but it's really more of a beginning.

• 4.
  Arrive at Ladybug Headquarters.

  Immediately in front of you (and on both sides of the trail) are legions of ladybugs. They're here to keep warm, mingle, and mate. Curious about what's going on here? The FAQ tells all.

• 5.
  Take the Stream Trail back.

  Walk past the bench, and enjoy the beautiful Redwood Regional understory. As a bonus, there's another little ladybug colony to be found just after you cross the intersection with the Eucalyptus Trail. Check the ground to your right for motion. Feel the awe, and then hike on back up to the trailhead.