Small Wunder A 940-acre park nestled in the eastern Redwoods and madrone-laden slopes of King Mountain. The name of the park is derived from contractor Martin Wunderlich, who donated the land to San Mateo County. The Good: * Free to visit * Parking lot * Picnic tables available * Restroom in parking lot * Seventeen miles of trails, including several loops. * If you like horses, then this is the place for you! There's a really cool old historic stable and lots of equine action to be found. * Camping available (https://www.smcgov.org/parks/make-reservation) The Meh: * Currently, no recreational horse activities like trail rides and lessons are available. * Crazy elevation gains, as trail elevations run from ±350' to over 4,300'. Be sure to check the trail guides to make sure you don't get in over your head. * No dogs allowed The Ugly: * The restroom has no running water, just hand sanitizer. * I'll admit, I'm not a fan of horses, and having to share trails with horses isn't my idea of a good time. Conclusion: Not the biggest park in this area that's full of fantastic OSPs, but it's certainly worth a visit--especially if you're a hippophile. read more

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Hiked at Wunderlich Park on a sunny Saturday in March! We used AllTrails for directions and we reached 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. read more

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EXPERIENCE I recently visited Wunderlich Park to visit their 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! read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning around 10:45AM. There is a lot where you can park, but it was mostly full so consider going earlier if you're worried. There is a horse stable right by the lot, so you can see the beautiful horses and even take lessons! However, this also means you will be running into horse poop a lot on the trails. We were very confused at first on where to start the trail -- we walked up the large hill that was a large inclination. Don't do this!! Follow the wooden signs with arrows. Once we found the correct starting point, we were on our way on the Bear-Gulch and Alambique Trail (the highest rated one on AllTrails). The trail was very muddy and shaded with trees, and we passed by several families hiking. We came across a bench for resting and some beautiful redwood trees. The trail was supposed to be 4.6 miles and an estimated 2hrs and 20 minutes. However, the signs along the trail were pretty confusing, so we ended up walking off trail. Not to complain though, as we walked past this green pond which supposedly had keels (red belly lizards) in it. We ended up doing 4.1 miles for 2hrs and 7 minutes, although we were confused at first where the parking lot was. Overall, this hike is good if you want to get some steps in and look at trees, but maybe not the best hike for uphill climbing with a view at the end. I'd recommend heading to Alice's Restaurant nearby for food before or after! read more

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Wunderlich Park, I enjoyed wandering in you. :) So far I've been to this place twice. First time, I hiked here with my guy friend a couple years ago. Then I went here on Wednesday on my own for a solo hike date. There's a restroom at the parking area with hand santizer available, but no water faucet to wash hands. I'm glad that there is a parking lot, and it's free. It is limited spots though. Luckily, I went in the afternoon on a weekday. So there's barely anyone really. I saw the horses from the trail. They're so beautiful. The trails were mostly shaded so that was definitely a huge plus cause I need that shade. Haha.. I'm not a fan of the sun. Lol.. There's a good mix of flat and incline/decline trails with plenty of shade from the trees. I felt like I'm in a forest. There's also a spot with the waterfall/water rushing sounds so that was relaxing. read more

Beautiful park with wonderful setting of a Horse Ranch. There are horse stables, horse riding area, a carriage museum and then beautiful hike which is medium difficulty but pleasant to be done with kids. read more

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Amazing park and the trails are very long. A lot of shade during the hiking trail. Horse riding is $70 for 1 hour. There's only like ~30 parking spot and half of them are for the horse riding/hotel nearby. I would not suggest going in here as you won't be lucky enough to find a parking spot. If you actually decide to go here and not find parking, then drive down a little more to thornewood park and hike there instead. read more

What a wonderful trail to get lost among California redwoods! Highly recommend for those who want to soak up some nature and get a good workout at the same time. The Hike: Once you are parked, you can start your trek up the hill. The trail I took was the Alambique trail up to skyline. 4.5 miles up, mostly uphill, this was a calorie burner! Definitely recommend bringing water and taking breaks when needed. You'll be treated to some views of the peninsula, but it's mostly getting lost within the redwoods. Be careful when coming back down, and follow trailhead signs. I missed a turn and ended up adding an additional 2 miles to my hike, bringing it to a total of 11. Round trip took around 2+ hours, depending on your pace. There's also horses on the trail, so watch out for their droppings! The higher you go on the trail, the less there is. The parking situation: The parking lot here is really small, maybe 20-25 cars max? The earlier you get here the better your chances of grabbing a parking spot. The parking lot is tight, and ppl are itching to find the next open spot. If you are coming with a group, carpool if possible because there's no other parking options nearby. Mid mornings are super busy, parking becomes easier later in the afternoon. Restrooms: the only restrooms are at the trail parking lot. Highly recommend checking out for its accessibility and proximity to 280, great exercise potential, and the perfect workout for me to earn my weekly cheat meal! read more

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Yay! We wanted to go on a hike and found out the park was open today! There were some trails that were closed due to the storms, but we were able to get a 3 mile hike done. The parking lot is small, FYI. They have picnic tables and restrooms right by the parking lot. There is also a stable and museum at the park as well! read more

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Minus one star for minefield of horse poop everywhere. Yes I understand there are horses that walk the trails and yes I understand horses poop A LOT! But when every 20 steps you take involves trying to avoid getting shit on your shoes... well, that kinda takes away from being able to enjoy your hike... I do love some of the trails here -- covered in lush trees and shading with a good elevation climb but not so tough that you can't walk down stairs the next day. Parking can definitely be tough on the weekends with the limited spaces and there is no nearby parking outside of the park. That would be one reason to deter me from coming back. Bathrooms are also pretty gross -- non flushable step above porta-potty type. read more

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It's a hidden gem in Woodside city. It is not far from Freeway 280 and from Menlo County Club. The parking lot has both men's and women's bathrooms, a drinking water fountain, and a few picnic tables under shades. You need to bring your toilet paper and toilet seat protective paper and bear the smell. 17 miles of public riding trails with boarding and horse care at Folger Stable equestrian center and a groomed sand riding arena for dressage, jumping, and cutting. https://supportparks.org/wunderlich-park/ read more

Wunderlich Park is one of my favorite places in Woodside. It has 7 trails: Redwood trail, Madrone trail, Loop trail, Meadow trail, Bear Gulch trail, Alambique trail, and Skyline trail. My favorite trail is Alambique trail. It's 4.5 miles one way so it makes an amazing 9 mile trail if you go up and back. It goes from the parking lot all the way to Skyline Road. it's almost completely covered so it's a strenuous but cool temperature hike. There is also covered hike that takes you to a place called Salamander Flats but honestly, Salamander Flats is really kinda gross. It's basically a giant pool of algae water. Meadow Trail is a great trail to take if you want to hike to a look out area. Sadly no pets are allowed in this park except horses. There are horse stables at Wunderlich. Overall it's a really nice park that offers covered hikes and cool temperatures all year. read more

Wunderlich Park - Wunderlich Park Map. - Parks Near Me - Woodside, California

Loved this trail because it has a lot of redwoods and was pretty quiet even for a packed lot. It has lots of shade so it's a great hike for a hot day. Only downside is there was a decent amount of horse poop in the first half mile of the trail. Parking is very very limited so come early! We saw someone ticketing cars (that were parked on the side) when we were leaving. read more

Great park but horse poop everywhere. Wish they could have horse and hiking trails separate

Beautiful. Nice trails. Easy to follow trial heads and maps Parking can be difficult. read more

Would recommend this hike because of the shaded routes, varying trail options, and beautiful scenery. The drive to get there through Portola Valley is also green, relaxing, and just a chill drive leading up to the hike. On the trail itself, be on the lookout for horse poop! We went in May/June and the temperatures were comfortable. Don't forget to wear sunscreen because there are sunny patches depending on which trail you take! read more

I use to come here all the time and was thinking I needed some good nature soaking time the past Sunday....so my teen and I decided to bite the bullet and drive to the top of Skyline to access the trailhead from the top. Not much parking up here but you do get immediate access to a very wide nicely maintained trail with lots of shade and views. It was perfect weather to go a short hike down to the meadows and loop back up. Climbing back up definitely is a workout as I get older :) Gorgeous flowers in bloom and lots of birds singing. Only saw two other pairs of hikes the entire time. Very peaceful read more

Very nice and peaceful place for a quick hike. The horse stables are very interesting and my son didn't want to leave the museum because he was too interested in all the horses and carriages. Parking can be difficult, but the atmosphere is well worth the tight parking lot. read more

I took my out of towner friend 8 months ago and we did the lower loop. It reminded me that i need to make the effort to drive out here maybe several times a year. I haven't moved in awhile so we both were huffy and puffy up as we climbed up, until it became level. I came back yesterday as i was passing through but i only had an hour to enjoy it. so it was a quickie. I saw about 15 cars yet only bumped into 2 ppl on the trail, so maybe many of them were there for horse riding. So much solitude, a little gem in the Bay. Consider going on a weekday as parking may be filled by 9am weekends. read more

great for horse riders...parking can be difficult, but free...definitely more for equestrian enthusiasts...the park is shady with hiking trails, but littered with horse manure...mostly hay that have passed through the digestive track, so not as bad...helmets and horse rides available at the stable...$15 for pony ride..$45 for 30 minute horse ride and $70 for 60 minutes... read more

Wunderlich Park - parking can be tough - Parks Near Me - Woodside, California

Hiking through the forest. Gonna have lots of fun! Wunderlich is a quiet shaded park in Woodside. There is always plenty of free parking, either in their lot or along the street. The trails are studded with gorgeous redwoods and fragrant eucalyptus trees. I suggest always wearing a wide brim hat outdoors, but this is one park where you might feel ok going without a hat. The trials are all well marked and there are trail maps located near the carriage house. This park is also a horse riding trail so watch out for the horse manure. Learning horse/human interaction might be useful here. Someone once left a funny sign saying "Beware of trophy wives on their high horses". Cute. However, the women they speak of might simply have been asking people to stand still by the side of the trail as the horses passed. This reduces the chances of frightening a horse. Why not be courteous and potentially kind to an animal? Also, it's presumptuous to assume these women are simply "trophies". While there are people who get by simply on their looks, there are also highly accomplished women who are also beautiful. Maybe the real trophies they referred to were beautiful, smart, accomplished and also animal lovers. Wunderlich closes at sunset but is a real treat to run at dusk. There's nothing more exhilarating than being on an empty trail just as the sun has set. read more

Wunderlich Park - New fancy schmancy bathrooms. - Parks Near Me - Woodside, California

Oh the wonders of Wunderlich Park. It is a bit hidden in the wilds of Woodside and its showpiece is the Folger Stable, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. But for us, it is all about family. It was my father-in-law's favorite place to run, so it is an opportunity for us to go on a hike, remember him fondly and it allows my boys to ask questions about their grandfather who passed away before they were born. The park is 942 acres and filled with hiking and equestrian trails. Our destination is always Redwood Flat which we reach by taking the Bear Gulch Trail up, up, up to see the mighty redwood trees. I have such a fondness for California, but forget that many of the state's parks are filled with poison oak and ticks. Such a buzzkill to tell your kids, "Don't touch anything!" The trails were a bit overgrown although otherwise well maintained for a pleasant hike. The wildflowers were beautiful this time a year and we didn't see too many other hikers so it certainly didn't feel crowded although parking is a challenge since the lot is very small. Also, the only facilities are located at the trailhead and you really don't want to wander off trail here. read more

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A great location, not far from Menlo Park & Palo Alto. Easy to navigate to & find with GPS. Open bathrooms available, even during COVID-19. Small parking lot, unfortunately--prepare to wait a while unless arriving early. Many beautiful horses scattered about to observe, even if you don't sign up to ride. The trail is uphill--pretty challenging to hike as a pregnant lady But there are many places to stop and rest (a bench, large boulders, flat tree stumps, etc.). The trail was also pretty muddy today, despite laying hay as an attempt to dry it up. read more

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I did two hikes here: Alambique trail to The Meadows then the Bear Gulch trail to the Redwood trail to Salamander Flat, then to the bottom on the Madrone trail; the second time was from Skyline Road on the Skyline trail down to the Crossroads then back up on the Alambique trail to the top. The first hike was my usual route. I love the bottom section through the redwoods. The top area is mostly eucalyptus and manzanita along with some laurel trees (kinda blah). I love The Meadows on a sunny day (which I had) as a nice place to stop, snack, and just enjoy the views down onto the bay. Heading back down you'll run into redwoods again just before Redwood Flat and down to Salamander Flat. I didn't see any salamanders in the algae-covered pond . The rest of the trail is bland switchbacks to the parking lot. The second hike was my first time starting at the top and going down first. I liked the trails although they seemed a bit steeper than my other route (I think both had about 800 feet elevation change). My start at the top of Skyline was foggy and misty. As I hit the trail it was as though it were raining with all the dew dropping from the trees! That cleared about ¼ mile into the hike and the sun came out. Of course I saw many banana slugs. I would definitely do this hike again. read more

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This place is gorgeous. I found it on yelp while in town looking for redwoods. We got there around 9 per the recommendations on here and I'm glad I did so we could get parking. There are multiple trails here and I asked a family hiking which trail and they pointed me in the right direction. It was gorgeous. There were quite a few people hiking and running. There is info at the parking lot. You can get maps of the area but they were a little confusing. At least the trails were marked pretty well as far as I went. If I am back in the are I will definitely be back. read more

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If you are a frequenter of the Dish and willing to get a little more down, dirty, and dusty - this is your spot! Why - you ask. How - you ask. I present: The Dish VS Wunderlich 1. The Dish can be super sunny with recluse from the sun as slim, while Wunderlich has some nice shade from trees and scenery on the paths. 2. Lots of path choices - choose your distance and your challenge and GO! Between just over a mile and (I think I saw) almost ten, you have choices. The Dish has one path choice either forward or backward. 3. Parking at the Dish can be categorized between difficult and impossible. Wunderlich offers an entire parking lot and also road parking. 4. Horses - this can be a good and bad. If you are terrified of horses, stay away because people take theirs on the trails and you may have a horse encounter. Horses are large animals so you can imagine what else is on the trails. 5. Dirt. Natural dirt vs. concrete paths. Your shoes will get dirtier at Wunderlich so wear old shoes. Sorry, the rules of nature. 6. Woodside vs. Palo Alto. After hiking there is always a snack stop. Woodside is super relaxing (vacation mode!) with some cute, yummy restaurants and cafes. The Dish is closer to Stanford and everyone knows the Palo Alto scene. There are bathrooms. They are disgusting. You may be better off using mother nature and the bushes. TLDR; Dish vs. Wunderlich, no dirt vs dirt, no parking vs parking, not many hike options vs hike options Need more hikes? Give me a shout and see you walking it out! read more

If you're a fan of the outdoors, the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula is truly where everything's at. From down near Los Gatos to the top of Pacifica, there's hundreds of miles of trails for all types of wilderness explorers. I can list off at least 6-7 major county parks along the Peninsula, all of which are GOLDEN GEMS. The most recent one I visited was Wunderlich Park in Woodside. Wunderlich Park is located on Woodside Road, about 10-15 minutes west from Highway 280. The really nice perks about this spot besides the fact that it's SO CLOSE TO THE FREEWAY (unlike many other parks) are that 1. It's nearby many major streets that can lead to the freeway (e.g. Skyline Blvd, Woodside Road of course, and Sandhill Road), and so transportation here is very accessible; and 2. Wunderlich is wedged between several other big parks such as Huddart and Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, making this place double as an awesome opportunity to go park hopping! Luckily, parking is free here but I recommend coming EARLY (like before noon) because the lot is small and this place gets HELLA traffic. When my girlfriend and I recently came around 9am on a Saturday, we literally took the last spot. For adventure enthusiasts who just want a more laid-back escape, Wunderlich Park is for you! Compared to other county parks in the Peninsula, this one is quite small. Virtually all the trails are 5 miles or fewer (http://parks.smcgov.org/wunderlich-park-trails). They're also mostly flat, which is perfect if you just want a more relaxing hike. So technically, you can cover the entire park in a day. If you're worried about needing to douse yourself in sunscreen, have no fear because I believe at least 90% of all the trails are underneath shade. My girlfriend and I ended up having a blast at Wunderlich. Here's some highlights: -ALAMBIQUE TRAIL: As the longest trail (5 miles to the end), Alambique offers such an exquisite experience for travelers. A majority of the trail takes you through dense forests filled with MASSIVE REDWOODS. According to the park's website, the tallest redwood in the park can be found on this trail! I just love how, even though you are walking through trees and brush, the scenery changes so dramatically as you make your way around. Really take the time to enjoy the dynamic surroundings. And don't forget to check out some of the vista points! -MEADOWS: If you get bored of the Alambique trail, I HIGHLY recommend making a right onto the Meadow Trail about 2 miles in. Essentially, this route takes you through GORGEOUS grasslands. It's totally awesome to find yourself in such an open field after spending an hour or so inside a forest. Now that's the Meadows for you! The scenery up here seems like it's straight out of a fairytale; you can literally get a bird's eye view of the entire Bay. Plus, there's a bench to sit at. -HORSIES: I'VE NEVER SEEN SO MANY HORSES IN MY LIFE. Whenever I go hiking, I never see more than 2-3 hours; I'm always bewildered at how there can be so much poop, but so few horses. However, it's an entirely different story at Wunderlich. During the 3 hours we were here, we saw 9-10 horses AT LEAST. If you are a huge fan of horses, this is the place for you. I think the reason why there's so many is that Bay Area Equestrian Connection's located here. Basically, there's stables at Wunderlich from which you can pay to go horseback riding. That's so cool! Instead of hiking through the park's many trails, you can go full-on relaxed mode and ride a horse around. OMG. Wunderlich Park is one of those public spaces where you don't have to exert too much effort to have an awesome adventure. There's plenty of trails to keep you busy, but none of which are difficult or boring. Next time, I will definitely see if I can go horseback riding or if I can tackle the entire park. Because of how relaxing and chill this place is, I give Wunderlich an "Omg, I'd travel 2 hours for this" rating. Have fun and prosper, read more

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Narrow one-way roads, tiny and narrow parking lot, no clear signs for entry or exit. Beyond ridiculous! Not coming here ever again.

The horse back riding is amazing and all of the poop on the trails can compost away what can't is trash. The woods Mack it like the way you think about Woodside and my Hometown read more

i'm in love with this hiking spot, and a part of me is hesitant writing a review, honestly, because I'm afraid it will get too popular and then parking will be even worse. It's definitely my favorite over Rancho San Antonio. most of the trails have lots of shade, and there's a variety of trails that makes me coming back. My favorite is the meadows trail, because once you get to the meadows, the view is GORGEOUS (especially with all the rain that we got this past year!). you can sit on the bench, share it with a fellow hiker, and just enjoy the sounds of birds and bugs :) the parking lot is ridiculously small, and most people end up parking on the side of the road. It's not bad if you come here on a weekend afternoon, after 2 PM, which is what my friend and i did today. I've come here probably 15+ times, and each time, it's a great experience. just watch out for the horse poop :) read more

Hikers and visitors of this San Mateo county park BEWARE: parking on the weekend fills up quickly, and if you park along the road, be prepared to get parking violation ticket, stating: PARKED ON ROADWAY, even though your car is parked off the roadway. Anyway, what an unpleasant way to treat your park visitors. You would think San Mateo County parks would want you to come back. Go figure! read more

Wunderlich offers a rare combination for a peninsula hiking spot: It is very easy to get to, and it offers some long loop hike options, up to 12 miles if you have the inclination. The main entrance is only a few miles west of downtown Woodside, on La Honda Rd., (about 10 minutes from Hwy 280). Facilities are minimal: one drinking fountain plus a unisex bathroom. Parking is ample. Unlike other parks, there is also a large, private horse stable at the entrance. Not surprisingly, there is plenty of evidence of horse passage along the trails...so watch your step. Wunderlich is also one of the darkest and shadiest hiking spots I know of, making it a pretty good choice for summer months, but not so ideal for dark, rainy winter days. Views of the valley below are minimal. The canyons within the park tend to be deep and heavily-forested with Redwoods. If you go late in the day, be careful of the fast-fading light. My biggest complaint about Wunderlich is the giant grove of Eucalyptus trees in the center of the park; I can't stand the damn things (and I'm a tree-lover). In California they are no better than weeds - not only are they ugly IMHO, but they make a mess with their heavy branch and bark litter. They also out-complete and choke out all the native species. I'm not sure why the county park department lets these trees grow unabated, since they will eventually take over the entire lower half of the park, given time. All hikes I do at Wunderlich attempt to skirt this grove as much as possible. Loop 1: (~5.5 mi) from the lower parking lot at the main entrance, take Bear Gulch trail uphill along the northern edge of the park to the wide-open "Meadows" area and continue until it connects with the Oak trail; Return via the Oak Trail, where it then connects with the Meadow Trail and a short feeder back to the Bear Gulch Trail; Return the last mile the way you came. Loop 2: (5.4 mi) On Skyline Road, park off the wider margin just north of the intersection of Bear Gulch Rd (east leg). Walk to the trailhead, and take either the Alambique Trail or the Skyline Trail down to "the crossroads" and return by the other trail. Ten minutes after you reach your car, you can be at Alice's restaurant for a burger and a beer. (If only all my hikes could end that way!) Hiking Spot Checklist: (updated April 2017) -- Parking: Large lot at main entrance; otherwise roadside parking -- Bathrooms: Two unisex pit toilets next to parking -- Potable water: Yes -- Maps provided: Yes -- Highlights: Easy to get to; afternoon shady hiking in redwoods My Peninsula Hike Collection is here: (https://www.yelp.com/collection/qBI6U6Lz9LJQjnGjFW6ubg) read more

Wunderlich Park - Sign at the Skyline Drive entrance. - Parks Near Me - Woodside, California

Went on a really nice hike at Wunderlich, not too far off the 280 freeway. It was a treat to see the horses running around. A summer camp of kids on horses walked by me as I was beginning my hike on the trail. Since horses can walk these trails, you'll encounter a lot and I mean a lot of horse poop on the trails. The parking lot was free and they had to bathrooms outside, next to some picnic tables and a water dispenser. I know for sure that I'll be going back here with my husband. read more

Wunderlich Park is a great spot for a summer hike since the trails are mostly cool and shaded. There are a number of trails for you to pick and choose, ranging from moderate to strenuous. Arrive early! We arrived on a Saturday at 9am & luckily secured the last parking spot in the small lot. Before you leave the parking lot, make use of the port-a-potty (no other ones on the trail) & grab a map. We mixed and matched a number of trails for a moderate hike (4.6 miles roundtrip; ~2hrs) 1) Alambique Trail continue to Alambique Flat (2.1 miles) 2) Bear Trail (0.3 miles) 3) Meadow Trail (1.5 miles) 4) Alambique trail (0.7 miles) Surprisingly even with the parking lot full, we rarely ran into other hikers in the 2hrs we were hiking. It almost feels like you have the whole park to yourself! Post-hike, reward yourself with a tasty burger & root beer (or beer) at Alice's Restaurant just 10 minutes away! read more

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Went there last weekend to hike. It was a busy day with our group of 20+ hikers and a lot more other hikers due to a gorgeous sunny day. Also there were pony rides activities going on at the stable at the trail head with lots of families with their little kids riding the ponies. I got a parking ticket for $38 for parking at the unmarked area inside the parking lot right next to the stable, even though my fellow hikers assured me it would be o.k. as it was a busy day!!! Oh well next time trust your instinct rather than what others tell you... read more

Wunderlich Park - hiked 4 miles, got the parking ticket, Petted this little pony. what a day! - Parks Near Me - Woodside, California

Not dog friendly - no dogs allowed! (See picture.) Note that i found this place by searching for "dog friendly hike". read more

Wunderlich Park - Parks Near Me - Woodside, California

I've been to Wunderlich County Park a few times, the most recent was Sat. 12/13/08. Location: Hwy 84, 2 miles SW of the Town of Woodside. Hrs: 8am to Dusk. FREE parking, that's always nice. One pit toilet in the parking lot. On the trails none - find a tree. Starting on Alambique Trail to The Crossroads, continue on Alambique Trail, turn on Skyline Trail, back down to The Crossroads where there's 2 benches we used for lunch spot. Down on Oak Trail to Bear Gulch Trail back to Parking Lot. Saw some hikers, runners, lots of horse droppings, & banana slugs. Total mileages: 10. We took 5 hrs. We made it back right when it started to rain. read more

Nice trails. A couple of good views. But horse shits everywhere. I don't understand why humans and dogs have to clean up after themselves but horses get away with this. read more

Wunderlich Park was a pleasant surprise. I did a hike on the opposite side of Skyline (Purisima Creek Trail), and it was actually incredibly strenuous because we started going downhill and ended the three hour hike with an hour-long - and very steep - uphill climb, haha. Wunderlich has a variety of trails you can do, and they're all fairly easy to follow. We did what was probably the shortest loop -- roughly 3mi. -- and were successful until the end; we ended up having to walk along Woodside Road for the last quarter mile or so. Woops! I'm not sure where we veered off, but we definitely went down a trail path. It just happened to lead down through a neighborhood and onto the main road. If you start going through houses, turn around and try to connect onto the trail again. There are longer trails as well, around 7mi, and they all have very pretty scenery. We were constantly stopping to admire the nature. There is a lot of cool stuff to see here! Pay attention to the little things and, of course, the really big ones like the massive burnt-out tree. Amazing. Parking is pretty easy (I'd recommend just parking on Woodside), and the toilet was horrific. There were seat covers and toilet paper coming up out of it, rendering it impossible to use (for the ladies). I never wish I was a dude, but this almost made me consider. Almost... read more

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I did the loop (Bear Gultch Trail to Meadow Trail to Alambique Trail), it is about 5.5 miles for the loop. The trails are mostly flat, the Bear Gultch Trail is twist ascending trail path, the Alambique Trail is a straight continuous ascending trail path (or continuous descending if you are coming down on the path) The Meadow trail is in the wide open area, beautiful place with a view to take a rest and have lunch. Parking is free The trail is also shared with horses, so careful with the poop. If you see a horse coming, they have the right of way, so be prepare to stop and let them pass. Also, per my friend, try not to make sudden movements, it might scare the horse and cause issue for the rider and possibly you. read more

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