Outdoor Adventures
Purisima Creek Redwoods — Redwood Trail
💰Free Activity
San Mateo County
About This Spot
A flat 0.25-mile easy-access trail through redwoods just off Skyline Boulevard, with accessible picnic tables and a restroom. Longer creekside options add distance and short steeper grades.
What to Expect
💝Free Entry
🌳Outdoor Area
🚻Restrooms
Planning Notes
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Use the Redwood Trail for the short, flat redwood experience. If you switch to Purisima Creek Trail, expect a longer route with brief 10–15 percent grades and choose a turnaround that fits your group.
Redwood Trail is 0.25 mile and designed for visitors of varied abilities
Accessible picnic tables and a restroom are along the short route
Parking is limited; keep an alternate plan
Dogs are not permitted in the preserve
Check trail closures before driving
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Key details checked Aug 27, 2026 against Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
Key planning details were checked against the linked direct source.
Quick Info
Hours
Open half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset
Neighborhood
San Mateo County
Category
Outdoor Adventures
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Hours, prices, and access can change. Check the official website before you go.