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    Ariana B.

    We go hiking at Huddart Park all the time with our little ones, and it's truly one of our favorite spots! The trails are easy to navigate, not confusing at all, and our kids are able to walk all the way up and down without any issues--which says a lot! There are plenty of picnic stops along the way, and we love that there's a small playground for the kids to enjoy afterward. We usually pack a lunch and make a day of it--hike first, then relax and eat together. It's peaceful, clean, and the perfect spot for families to get outdoors. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun and easy nature escape close to the city!

    Katie R.

    Beautiful tree packed park with loads of trails. We ended up hiking a few different trails due to intersections and trail closures. All areas we hiked were beautiful and had similar landscape. All trails seemed to have decent amount of elevation gain to start or finish, but it wasn't anything too difficult if you're in moderate shape. The signage on the trails was pretty clear, and even better with one of the maps from the front. The trail markers all had numbers that corresponded to the map, so figuring out where you were was easy. We came on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the fall and had plenty of parking still available. It is a slightly windy trek to get up here, but it doesn't take too long and is well worth it for the beauty once you're in. Parking is $6 since it is a county park.

    Sushant Z.

    Nice shady and beautiful trails. Hiked about 10 miles and felt challenged yet satisfied.

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    Korina Y.

    Location : at the end of Kings Mountain Road, Woodside CA (24 minutes from Cupertino CA) Narrow winding road to get there. Not my favorite:/ Great for picnics as there are tons of picnic tables and bbq grills throughout the park amongst the tall redwood trees. However we had hard time finding good trails to hike on. It's just my opinion but this park is great for picnics and bbq but not sure it's great for long distance hiking. We wanted to hike to the campground but the trail was closed as of June 24,2023 so I'm not sure if the whole campground is closed also or not. I personally prefer El Corte de Madera, Rancho San Antonio and Rancho Canada del Oro in this area for hiking. Ps I just hate the narrow winding road to get there. People drive so fast on those roads.

    Sunil R.

    Stunning park! I am surprised that I have not been here before. I was here volunteering on MLK day yesterday and spent a few hours raking and cleaning up. I got to spend some time with the Park Rangers who are awesome. Angel is particular was super friendly and helpful. They are doing great work and they have a cool job. I will be back for sure for more leisurely hiking and to hang out. Note that the path to get here is windy, so please drive carefully.

    bellissimo!!!
    Sarah M.

    Huddart County Park is a really, truly beautiful park with beautiful views and tons upon tons of redwood trees! The whole vibe when you enter the forest is mystical almost. I went on a specific trail that said would be a 5 mile loop. It ended up being a 6.35 mile loop with ~1000 ft in elevation! It was not too difficult at all, but I am definitely feeling it in my legs today. The views are beautiful and I constantly found myself stopping to look in awe at the beauty of the forest. I even found myself stopping talking and just simply taking in the sounds and stillness of the forest. It was such a beautiful time. I highly recommend coming here and checking it out!

    Jennifer N.

    Huddart park is an example of one of my favorite things about SF. A short drive from the city, and you are already surrounded by so much nature. If you like john muir woods but hate crowds and paying bridge toll, look no further! Come by to Huddart and make sure you bring cash. Parking is $6. I recommend going on the eastern trails, they're very scenic. My favorite was the south eastern section. Bay view trails turn into something road trail.

    Sheila K.

    **COVID Review** We came on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm and there were a bunch of empty parking spots. It cost $6 for parking and you have to go by the front entrance to put the money in the envelope. Make sure to bring exact change! We hiked the crystal springs trail and because some of the way through the trail was closed, we used Richards road trail to go back to the crystal springs trail. We then used the fire road to get back to our car. The trails were mostly covered and in shade which was super nice! Definitely would love to come back and hike other trails.

    So many hidden views like this one!
    Vivienne C.

    Came on early Saturday morning for a hike around the Crystal Spring trail which is lined with redwood trees. The trail has a nice mix of uphill and downhill although there are parts of the road that are pretty uneven to walk on. Bathrooms are very clean. A lot of the picnic benches are closed due to COVID-19 but there are still many other places for a small break. There's also a $6 vehicle entry fee. Some Tips: - Come EARLY. The park starts to fill up at 9am and parking could be a problem. - Pull up Google Maps on your phone before going in because there is no data inside the park and the trail signs are not very clear. - Bring $6 in cash, there's nobody really to get change. - Bring a hat, even though most parts of the walk is shaded, there is still a lot of places where there's a lot of sun.

    Heading towards Phleger Estate trails
    Jennifer N.

    Well kept park in San Mateo, Huddart County Park features miles of hiking trails that link to other county parks and can be quite busy. At the main park staging areas, you will find several picnic areas, volleyball courts and lots of weekend crowds. Trails are well kept and well signed and once you get further in the park, the crowds thin out. I came here as a jumping off point for a hike in to Phleger Estate (which is separately run by Golden Gate National Recreation Area-separate review to follow.) Having spent only a mile or so on the trails of Huddart Park, I can't give a full review of the hikes available but can say I spent time in the Crystal springs Trail which was wonderfully shaded and featured some redwoods. From there I left the park to hike the Phleger trail. $6 cash only to park, clean restrooms and easy access from Highway 280 make this a popular park. Review #48 of 100 review goal in 2021

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    Joyce H.

    Huddart is such a wonderful and pretty park. It's got 14 trails: Archery Fire Road, Bay Tree trail, Campground trail, Canyon trail, Chaparral trail, Chickadee Nature trail, Chinquapin trail, Crystal Springs trail, Dean trail, Kings Mountain trail, Redwood Nature trail, Richard's Road trail, Skyline Trail, Summit Springs Fire Road. There are also 11 reservable facilities in five group picnic areas that you can reserve for your family. There are picnic tables, serving tables, volleyball poles, horseshoe pits, BBQs, and covered structures. One of my favorite hikes is Crystal Springs. It's covered, has beautiful trees, well marked and makes for a great up and back trail that covers 8 miles round trip. Remember to bring some cash. This park has an entrance fee.

    Edna G.

    Where has this park been this whole time I have been in the Bay Area?! This is a great park to have a picnic or go on a hike. It's a very secluded park but I believe only locals or close residences knows about it. It's very close to HWY 280 by Woodside or Redwood City. For a Saturday, the park was not too busy? It's very green with many trees for shade. There is plenty of parking, activities and picnic tables to have a party?! There is plenty of bathrooms to use as well. We actually came here to hike the Crystal Springs Trail to Dean's Trail. We were surprised it was actually a County Park that you have to pay $6 cash car entrance but still worth it. The park was well maintained. There are other trails to take here as well. The hike trail we took was good where it was not strenuous or climbing over rocks or rivers. Even our parents could take the trail for senior citizens. There was plenty of shade I didn't need to wear a hat. The hike was a little over two hours to two and a half depending on if you get lost like us?! My leads took the wrong way while I was using AllTrails app. While I am on a mission to try all the hike trails I can do in the Bay Area. I would come back to these trails or just have a big family picnic! Definitely recommend this place as it's a beautiful park. [33/100]

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    Robin H.

    I was with my family and had a good time. everything is convenient, entrance fee for one car is $6. there are places for walking and barbecue. I recommend it for Bay Area residents and guests as well!

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    Huddart Park is a beautiful refuge from the forever-busy Bay Area that's well maintained and accessible for all.

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    Wunderlich Park - Museum

    Wunderlich Park

    4.2(130 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Hiked at Wunderlich Park on a sunny Saturday in March! We used AllTrails for directions and we…read morereached around 9am - to our surprise, the parking lot was full by then so definitely recommend coming earlier. There were multiple cars circling around looking for a spot as well. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes before parking. We did the Bear Gulch and Alambique trail clockwise. There are some brief steep sections, but for the most part, the trail was moderate in terms of difficulty. We didn't encounter too many people despite all the cars in the lot. We spotted a small snake on the trail and there was a lot of horse manure on the Alambique portions, so we had to watch our step closely. The trail was mostly shaded which was nice, but there wasn't much of a view. Overall, the trail was well marked and maintained (minus the manure on Alambique). Good hike for a sunny day, but the parking lot situation could be improved.

    EXPERIENCE I recently visited Wunderlich Park to visit…read moretheir museum and carriage house. I didn't go for an extensive hike but want to return someday to do so! STARS (stand out qualities) -Beautiful and well maintained park -Well preserved historical site STAIRS (areas of growth) -More signage clarifying which of two entrances to enter at TIPS -Parking is limited so good to carpool or come during weekday if you can -Try signing up for tour. I learned interesting history of Chinese laborers!

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    Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

    Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

    4.6(245 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    A beautiful, family-friendly place to come for a hike. There is a dedicated parking lot at the…read moretrail entrance but you can also park off the highway if the lot is full. There is a public bathroom/elevated porta potty available to use at the entrance. There are multiple trails to choose from, some being steeper or longer than others. Most of the time, you are shielded from the hot sun by the tall redwood trees that give you cool shade and that give you beautiful scenery to look at as you're walking. Because there is lots of shade, you will see moss and lichen. This environment is great for banana slug spotting - we saw two on our walk and our kids got a blast out of it. We very much enjoyed our familiy excursion here to Purisima.

    Pure Thing…read more 5,412-acre Preserve that's situated on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and features over twenty-one miles of trails. The Good: *Free! *Great place to see the venerable Coast Redwoods, which are unfortunately second-growth (±100 years old), and not old growth. *North side of the park has views of HMB coastline *Mountain biking on certain trails (check map & trail signs) *Equestrian OK on certain trails (check map and trail signage) *Banana slugs! If you love them like we do, then this place is just full of 'em! *Several different parking lots (for total) but they are limited. You'll probably have better luck at the North Ridge parking lot, as it is bigger. *Restrooms at three out of the four lots. *Redwood Trail is ADA friendly The Meh: *No dogs The Ugly: *The last part of the drive over (from the South Bay, at least) is no picnic and full of windy roads--which is great if you're the driver. Not so much if you're a passenger and you are prone to getting car sick. Conclusion: Fantastic park with lots of Redwoods and nature.

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    Phleger Estate

    Phleger Estate

    4.4(5 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Beautiful and quiet park that is currently run by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Phleger…read moreEstate can be accessed via Huddart County park or by a roadside lot off Skyline Blvd. The benefit of parking at Huddart (albeit with a $6 parking fee) are clean restrooms and the fact you are doing most of the uphill at the start of your hike. Hiking in from Huddart, the crowds thinned and I only saw 3 other hiking groups the whole time-unusual for a beautiful Saturday in August. The park is well signed and I took the Miramontes trail which meanders along what is now a dry creek, gently uphill to a fork (again well signed) that points you to the Raymundo or Mt Redundo trails. I veered right to the Raymundo trail which is a steady but not too steep climb through mixed redwood forest and what is now a dry creek. Would love to do this trail again in rainier years to see the creek flowing and find newts and banana slugs. Still, despite a dry year, the trails were pretty green and lush. The Raymundo trail ends and another fork to the right can take you up to Skyline via the Lonely Trail or stay straight on the Mt Redundo trail which takes you back to the start of the loop and the Miramontes trail (which is out and back to Huddart County park). I headed back on Mt Redundo and it was a bit steep downhill with some roots and rocks making for uneven footing. It also has some steep ravines so mind your step. This part of the trail was eerily quiet and not as bright, so I was happy to get back to the Miramontes trail that led me back to the more well traveled Huddart County park. Really lovely park with some of the nicest redwood trails on the peninsula. Review #49 of 100 review goal in 2021

    Fantastic hike next to the more well-known Purisma Creek. We took Lonely Trail, then Raymundo…read moreTrail, then Mt. Redondo trail and back up the Lonely Trail. It was about 6 miles. There's parking on Skyline Boulevard past Kings Mountain Fire Brigade -- just a handful of spots by the side of the road. It's downhill until you get to the juncture of Raymundo and Mt. Redondo, then straight back up again. My thighs were burning up and I had to stop and rest a bunch of times. Overall, the hike too about 3 hours and 15 minutes. My favorite part was the Raymundo Trail because you hike right next to a stream. There was plenty of water in the stream, probably because it has rained recently. Actually, most of the hike was next to a stream of some sort. You could hear water the whole time which was cool. Another great thing about this hike is that it's shady the whole way. Lots of pretty redwoods to look at. There were lots of very muddy parts on this trail. Also, the Miramontes trail, which connects Mt Redondo trail to Huddart County Park, was closed, due to the rain. We ran into three other couples on the trail during our hike. Very quiet trail! Really quite a hidden gem.

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    Phleger Estate - Once you reach the top of the Raymundo trail it gets flat for a bit

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    Once you reach the top of the Raymundo trail it gets flat for a bit

    El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve - Manzanita and Gordon Mills loop hike

    El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve

    4.5(77 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    This place is stunning ! There are so many trails to choose from, and a number of parking spots so…read moreeven during late morning my husband and I were able to find parking in one of the lots. We decided to just go see the giant sandstone, which did not disappoint ! I really appreciated how well the trails were marked so that you knew clearly where you were going. On the way to the sandstone, it was also coo lto see some ocean views as well as random open fields in the dense woods here and there. Definitely a worthy hike to try ! This place is stunning ! There are so many trails to choose from, and a number of parking spots so even during late morning my husband and I were able to find parking in one of the lots. We decided to just go see the giant sandstone, which did not disappoint ! I really appreciated how well the trails were marked so that you knew clearly where you were going. On the way to the sandstone, it was also coo lto see some ocean views as well as random open fields in the dense woods here and there. Definitely a worthy hike to try !

    I have been here to hike much shorter loops several times before but I haven't hiked the most…read morebeautiful scenic 10 -mile Manzanita and Gordon Mill loop in El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Its a rewarding but challenging hike through towering redwoods, lush ferns, and a peaceful creek. After the last few rain storm, this trail is super wet and slippery. I highly recommend good pairs of boots and hiking poles. The Manzanita and Gordon Mills trail has a moderate elevation gain of more than 1600 feet and some serious rocky terrain. For me, it offers a great hiking challenge while I still enjoyed a mix of adventure, nature beauty, and tranquility. You can also choose a different and shorter trails to explore and experience while hiking. This preserve is very popular for hiking, bird watching, and mountain biking. So bring your binoculars to see! From All Trails: Manzanita and Gordon Mills Loop https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/manzanita-and-gordon-mills-loop This is such a perfect hiking trail to explore natural beauty where we are living near by. Peace! Enjoy!!

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    Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve

    Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve

    4.2(146 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Pulgas Ridge Open Space is one of the few places on the peninsula where you can hike with your dog…read more There is a small parking lot and many spaces out along the road where you can park. If you don't come early on the weekends, parking might be an issue, but there are so many people coming and going, you'll probably get a spot eventually. Our pup is can't handle seeing other dogs, so taking the narrow entrance from the parking lot is a bit crazy for us. We typically enter from the side where you and your pup can walk on cement trails for about a half a mile before there is an off-leash zone. We usually take the main trail ALL the way up until the trail stops (and you can see the back side of a vista point) and we return back down. Its a lot of uphill walking, so be prepared to bring water if it gets hot. I enjoy this spot, but last time we found a tick on my dogs ear! Be careful when going on this trail.

    Dog friendly park! Super sad because the Cordilleras Trail was closed for construction and will be…read morethrough the end of July :( I came with two friends to have a cute mommy date with their babies in strollers and had to drive to a new park. We will definitely come back again once it's open! 4/5 stars for the closure and only one restroom made available at the parking lot (I also did not see a water bottle/fountain filling station) Parking: There's a free parking lot (fits ~20 cars) and ample street parking if it's filled. I recommend coming on a week day to secure a parking spot Easy Trail: the cordilleras trail is wheelchair and stroller friendly! It's a 0.3 mile flat trail that breaks off into other trails leading to the dog park or towards the creek. This trail is paved, so no worries about bumpy roads or muddy patches Moderate Trail: the blue oak trail has a steep incline immediately at the start of the hike. It zig zags and is a ~200 ft elevation increase for 0.4 miles. It gets dusty but is doable due to the many trees for shade. It leads directly to the off leash dog area

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    Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve - Pulgas Ridge Preserve trail map https://www.openspace.org/preserves/pulgas-ridge

    Pulgas Ridge Preserve trail map https://www.openspace.org/preserves/pulgas-ridge

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    Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve - View near the start of the Hassler tail's loop

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    View near the start of the Hassler tail's loop

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