Pescadero Creek Trail Area
Loma Mar, California
Address: | Parke Gulch Grove Trail, Loma Mar, CA 94021, USA |
GPS: |
37°16'26.2"N 122°17'18.0"W Maps | Directions |
State: | California |
Trail Length: | 16.50 miles |
Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Elevation Gain: | 1335 feet |
Streams Wildflowers Pet Friendly Fishing
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and Swim
Perfect for all redwood lovers, the Pescadero Creek Park area is an incredible shady trail for a hike on a hot summer day. This is a great place to escape from city sounds and enjoy the peace of nature. Pescadero Creek Park, a San Mateo County park complex trail system, is interconnected as it encompasses Memorial Park, Heritage Grove Park, Sam McDonald Park, and Portola Redwoods State Park. Though, officially, access to the extensive trail system starts on the eastern end of Wurr Road just off Pescadero Road.
The trails are roughly an hour away from the Bay Area and each varies in level of difficulty. The trails encompass select redwood country featuring ridges, hills, rolling meadows, and valleys. Watch out for poison oak and don't forget the mosquito repellant. Equestrian and bicycles are permitted, refer to the park rangers for information about trail conditions as well as designated service roads. Motorized vehicles are prohibited in areas which are not paved.
Even though it is located is close to the ocean, the Pescadero Creek Trail Area is typically not busy and is always absolutely stunning to visit. Wild pigs can be spotted along the road. Be aware that the trails can sometimes be more difficult to find so plan accordingly.
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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Loma Mar, California
- Head south on Loma Mar Ave toward Sylvan Way (0.1 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Loma Mar Ave (154 ft)
- Slight left onto Pescadero Creek Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Wurr Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn left toward Wurr Trail (82 ft)
- Continue straight (338 ft)
- Turn left onto Wurr TrailDestination will be on the right(36 ft)
The entrance to Pescadero Creek is through Memorial Park.
From 101 or 280: Take Highway #84 west of La Honda. Turn left 1/2 mile past village center in La Honda on Pescadero Road. The Park entrance in on Pescadero Road about 6 miles from turn off.
From Highway #1: Take coast highway to Pescadero Road about 11 miles to the park entrance.
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