Parks in Woodside, California

This route explores the rugged terrain just northwest, of Huddart Park, and the contrast between the, county park and its Phleger Estate neighbor could, not be more extreme. Trading picnic areas an... More on Trails

What a gem!! I had no idea that this park even existed. It was a wonderfu More on Trails

In Huddart County Park not only do stumps of the big redwood trees and vestiges of skid trails remind us of the early logging days, but many place names recall that era. Up on the mountain near the... More on Trails

We parked in the 2nd parking lot from the main entrance and worked out way More on Trails

Separate play space for 2-5 year olds (tot lot). Double lightning slide, spiral slide, solar climber, beanstalk climber, chain net climber, storefront panel, lookdown panel, babble-on, balcony, ... More on KaBoom.org

The 2821 forested acres of El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve, which include most of the drainage basin of El Corte de Madera Creek, lie west of Skyline Boulevard between Star Hill, Swett, and Bear Gulch roads. The creek rises ... More on Trails

Heres a peaceful journey deep into steep and rugged forests leading to flats and meadows covered with bunchgrasses and spring wildflowers. Along this figure-eight loop, look up the trunks of tall redwoods, Douglas firs, and maples ... More on Trails

This trail loop in Huddart County Park gives an in-depth look at the deep canyons where tall redwoods tower over an almost enchanted forest of ferns and low-lying plants. Between 1853 and 1860 five sawmills operated near the present-day ... More on Trails

Delve deep into a dark and tranquil mixed evergreen forest laced with gigantic redwood stumps left from long ago logging. This trip is an ideal any-season hike. In spring youll see mauve mission bells, yellow violets, and blue irises. ... More on Trails

This loop gets its name from the wide-eyed combination of descents down Fir and Manzanita trails mixed with the relatively mundane climbs up Methuselah and Timberview trails, respectively. This is the mountain bike park that all other ... More on Trails

Woodsy Woodside, one of the Bay Areas priciest and most rustic residential areas, has a park that seems very much in keeping with its neighborhood. You half expect a gated entry or valet parking for the Phleger Estate. Prominent San ... More on Trails

La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve includes 2043 acres of steep forested slopes and hilly grasslands. The preserve takes in a sweep of meadow descending from private Allen Road south along the canyon of La Honda Creek to its inter- ... More on Trails