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Bluff Trail

Traverses a large Eucalyptus grove that overlooks the San Francisco Bay.... View moreView Bluff Trail

Bog Trail

A disability accessible trail with benches and a nearly flat grade located near the park entrance.... View moreView Bog Trail

Bravo Fire Road

This steep, 1.5-mile, road has had multiple names over the years and provides an alternate route for hikers and equestrians from the Towne Fire Trail to the Bear Ridge Trail users enjoy seeing old growth Redwoods as they travel along the road.... View moreView Bravo Fire Road

Bridge Trail

This 1.1-mile hiking and equestrian trail that connects Old Haul Road with Pomponio Trail and Tarwater Loop Trail. Stop on the bridge for a magnificent view of Pescadero Creek.... View moreView Bridge Trail

Brook Trail Loop

Hikers and equestrians enjoy beautiful vistas of the Pacific Ocean, grasslands and old growth Redwoods traveling this 6.0 mile trail. This trail provides access to Pomponio Trail and connects with Old Haul Road and access to Memorial Park.... View moreView Brook Trail Loop

Brooks Creek Trail

Brooks Creek Trail offers views of Brooks Falls as it drops 175 feet in three tiers during the rainy months of winter and spring. The trail forms a 2.2-mile loop with Montara Mountain Trail.... View moreView Brooks Creek Trail

Buckeye Trail

A half-mile of switchbacks though Eucalyptus trees, Oak woodland, and coastal scrub. The trail connects the Meadow View Parking lot and the Live Oak Nature Trail.... View moreView Buckeye Trail

Butano Ridge Loop Trail

Hikers, riders and their horses need to be prepared for the 2,000-plus foot elevation change along this 10.3 mile trail. Beginning at Old Haul Road, the trail climbs through second growth Redwoods and mixed evergreen forest. This trail can be accessed from either the Wurr Road entrance or Portola Redwoods State Park.... View moreView Butano Ridge Loop Trail

Campground Trail

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Canyon Trail

The Canyon Trail is a single track trail that closes to equestrians in the rainy season but is open year round to hikers/runners. This trail connects to the Campground Trail and the Crystal Springs Trail. When hiking this trail the visitor will see Redwood, Madrone, Oak trees. Some of the wildlife seen will be deer, red-tailed hawks and banana slugs.... View moreView Canyon Trail

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