East Ridge Trail runs for 4 miles from Skyline Gate off Skyline Road, to Pinehurst Gate off Pinehurst Road. The trail is mostly level, going along a ridge with scenic views to the west, south and east. This series of critter caches is not camouflaged, so they are all hidden either well off the trail, and/or in places where they are unlikely to be come upon by accident. THis means you will have to deal with some poison oak (usually small amounts), and some cross-country obstacles like branches in the way or old barbed wire on the ground. You do not have to do heavy duty bushwhacking to get to any of these caches: there is a fairly open route to each. Some you may have to crawl under a tree to get or dip below some overhanging branches, but you won't need a machete. If you think you do, try another direction of approach.
Dogs are allowed on this and all trails in Redwood Regional Park.