Thornewood Open Space Preserve

San Mateo County, California · Regional Open Space Preserve

A 167-acre preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Woodside, managed by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Features wooded redwood trails, serene Schilling Lake, and the historic Thornewood estate. Open to hikers and equestrians year-round.

Top trails

• Schilling Lake Trail — 2.8 mi
• Bridle Trail and Martin Creek Loop — 2.4 mi loop
• Thornewood Trail — 1.5 mi out & back

Visiting

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

Parking: Small lot with 5 standard spaces and 1 ADA-accessible space, entered through a brick gate on the south side of La Honda Road (Hwy 84), 1.6 miles past Portola Road.. Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: 650-691-1200.

Coordinates: 37.3972, -122.2558. Official website.

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