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Alambique Trail

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Alpine Trail

A 7.6-mile paved trail that loosely follows Alpine Road between Menlo Park and Portola Valley. Bicycles are welcome.... View moreView Alpine Trail

Archery Fire Road

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Bay Trail

A segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail that runs through the inland area of the Coyote Point Recreation Area.... View moreView Bay Trail

Bay Tree Trail

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Baywood Glen Trail

0.6 miles of switchbacks weave through dense oak woodland, home to several species of spring-blooming flowers and blooming vines, and emerge onto serpentine grasslands.... View moreView Baywood Glen Trail

Bear Gulch Trail

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Bear Ridge Trail

This 1-mile length of natural trail has an elevation change of 340 feet. It is a trail connector to Brook Trail Loop and Pomponio Trail for hikers and equestrians and provides access to the upper Canyon Trail.... View moreView Bear Ridge Trail

Big Tree Trail

A short loop trail from the Sam McDonald Park parking lot that allows hikers with limited time to stretch their legs and see some magnificent old growth redwoods.... View moreView Big Tree Trail

Bluff Trail

A trail that ascends through Fitzgerald Marine Reserve's Cypress grove to the western bluff top and affords wide views of the Pacific Ocean.... View moreView Bluff Trail

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Trails for You and Your Dog

Find dog-friendly trails and read tips on how to make your visit to San Mateo County Parks enjoyable for you, your pet, and all parks users.
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