El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve

San Mateo County, California · Open Space Preserve

A 2,908-acre redwood and mixed evergreen forest preserve in San Mateo County's Santa Cruz Mountains, managed by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Features 34+ miles of multi-use trails, rare sandstone formations, coastal views, and habitat for endangered coho salmon.

Top trails

• Tafoni Loop — 4.2 mi loop
• Skeggs N Eggs Loop — 18.5 mi loop
• Tafoni and Fir Trail — 4.8 mi loop

Visiting

Fees — General Admission: $0, Parking: $0.

Parking: Two lots on Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35): El Corte de Madera Parking Area (65 spaces, equestrian trailer parking available) and Skeggs Point Parking Area (26 spaces). Bike racks and tire cleaning stations are available at the lots.. No dogs. Phone: (650) 691-1200.

Coordinates: 37.3965, -122.3164. Official website.

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