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A part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Milagra Ridge is a protected 275-acre, open-area park that is open to the public for hiking and exploration. The ridge has a rich history, having first been inhabited by the Ohlone indigenous people and later on by Mexican Ranchers and Spanish settlers. In the 1930s the land was acquired by the United States Army who proceeded to build Battery Construction No. 244, a fortification which was a part of a larger defense network to protect the San Francisco Bay. The battery was decommissioned in 1950 and its ruins can still be found in the park today. In addition to seeing the ruins, you’ll also come across various flora and fauna during your hike in Milagra Ridge; some of the special status species you may see are the San Bruno elfin butterfly, California red-legged frog, and the San Francisco garter snake.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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