Awesome spot not too far away from everything where you can get a nice run or hike in along the…read moresalt marshes and reconnect with nature a bit. There is lots of parking a short walk away from the trail. It is just over 3 miles out and back to the bridge on flat, packed gravel. You can see lots of birds and squirrels along your path and even though you come close to 101 you can't really hear the cars on the road which is nice. Only thing that I reduced a star for is that the parking seemed a little sketchy with some cars there that appear to have been abandoned, but there is a public bathroom there and it is close to housing complexes so it seems safe enough.

Bair It All Located…read morein Redwood City, this former salt pond has now been rehabilitated into a 3k-acre tidal marsh area that lies within the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The Good: * Easy walking trails that are good for any and all ages. * Lots of benches to stop and admire the views. * Free to visit. * Parking lot (more on this below). * Restroom in parking lot (more on this below). * Great place to see shorebirds and just birdwatching in general. * Good for plane spotting as the marsh is right in the flight line for the nearby San Carlos Airport. * Bikes OK. The Meh: * Lots of mosquitoes. * Parking lot is suspect as f***. Make sure to not leave any valuables in sight, and lock up! * No dogs allowed. * Only about 3.5 miles of trails, and it's an out and back. The Ugly: * The park is in disrepair, as the restroom was not operational on our visit and one of the main observation decks was closed. Conclusion: Normally I love these types of parks because they're a nice, easy walk with tons of nature, but this place just didn't do it for me. Between the noise of the freeway, general disrepair of the place, and suspect location, I doubt we'll be back.

I just discovered this hiking spot and I love it. There's wildflowers and wildlife, lots of trees,…read morewell defined trails, and 2 parking lots. We came here around 10am on a Saturday and had no trouble parking. There's a map at the entrance, and we decide to start with the Old Stage Road, which is paved. It's almost all uphill for about 3/4 miles, and then the rest is pretty flat with great views. There are lots of different trails to take, and there are markers to keep you on track. We did about a 3-ish mile loop. As we approached a herd of deer, we remained very quiet and kept our distance, and they just continued grazing. There are interpretive signs along the trail, which we used as a scavenger hunt list. I don't think we would have noticed the turkey tail mushrooms if it weren't for the signs. We look forward to returning in Spring to catch even more wildflowers.

This is a great place to check out the wildflowers. I've only been here once 6 years ago so I guess…read moreit's time to bring John here so I can write a more updated and more detailed experience.

This is a great hiking trail that is both dog, bike, and family-friendly. The entrance is located…read morein the middle of a residential neighborhood and I've never had an issue finding parking here. There is a water fountain (for both humans and dogs) located at the front along with a porta-potty, although the latter definitely needs better maintenance. The trail has a bit of a slope but nothing steep and when you get to the bottom, there is a lake that makes for a nice view (hence the name of the trail).

The pond has fish. I saw it with my own eyes. An experienced angler caught a 30-inch krap after 2…read morehours of waiting. He took pictures then let the carp go back into water. Just that there are so few fishes it's very hard to catch any, especially for beginners. The trails are easy, street side parking plenty, lack proper restroom though. The views can be quite nice. Just set your expectation accordingly.

if you're like me and you're looking for a cool place to bash your RC trucks and buggies this is a…read moregreat spot. Just be mindful of people and children use your better judgment when Ripping out here.

Always looking for decent places to walk at night. This was a good one because there's plenty of…read morestreet parking, it's a paved trail, and there's lights all along it for the most part since they're shining the road and the glow overlaps the trail. No view if you go when it's really dark but will be decent if you go around dusk as you'll get the Bay and the San Mateo bridge.

It's Chris' first time here and he loved it, it was a late nite walk/hike and wasn't too bad. The…read moredoggies loved it, so many friendly people and dogs alike and different routes are plenty. Weather was perfect & parking wasn't too bad. FYI, there's areas that "No-Leash" required for Dogs, it has signs as a warning, which is cool for those dogs who are well trained and don't run away lol. I tried it w/ Sadie and gave me the look are you for real, Mom? Lol Overall it was a great 3 miles workout for us rookies as it's been awhile since we took our dogs out for a hike!

Dog friendly park! Super sad because the Cordilleras Trail was closed for construction and will be…read morethrough the end of July :( I came with two friends to have a cute mommy date with their babies in strollers and had to drive to a new park. We will definitely come back again once it's open! 4/5 stars for the closure and only one restroom made available at the parking lot (I also did not see a water bottle/fountain filling station) Parking: There's a free parking lot (fits ~20 cars) and ample street parking if it's filled. I recommend coming on a week day to secure a parking spot Easy Trail: the cordilleras trail is wheelchair and stroller friendly! It's a 0.3 mile flat trail that breaks off into other trails leading to the dog park or towards the creek. This trail is paved, so no worries about bumpy roads or muddy patches Moderate Trail: the blue oak trail has a steep incline immediately at the start of the hike. It zig zags and is a ~200 ft elevation increase for 0.4 miles. It gets dusty but is doable due to the many trees for shade. It leads directly to the off leash dog area

Small Wunder A…read more940-acre park nestled in the eastern Redwoods and madrone-laden slopes of King Mountain. The name of the park is derived from contractor Martin Wunderlich, who donated the land to San Mateo County. The Good: * Free to visit * Parking lot * Picnic tables available * Restroom in parking lot * Seventeen miles of trails, including several loops. * If you like horses, then this is the place for you! There's a really cool old historic stable and lots of equine action to be found. * Camping available (https://www.smcgov.org/parks/make-reservation) The Meh: * Currently, no recreational horse activities like trail rides and lessons are available. * Crazy elevation gains, as trail elevations run from ±350' to over 4,300'. Be sure to check the trail guides to make sure you don't get in over your head. * No dogs allowed The Ugly: * The restroom has no running water, just hand sanitizer. * I'll admit, I'm not a fan of horses, and having to share trails with horses isn't my idea of a good time. Conclusion: Not the biggest park in this area that's full of fantastic OSPs, but it's certainly worth a visit--especially if you're a hippophile.

Hiked at Wunderlich Park on a sunny Saturday in March! We used AllTrails for directions and we…read morereached around 9am - to our surprise, the parking lot was full by then so definitely recommend coming earlier. There were multiple cars circling around looking for a spot as well. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes before parking. We did the Bear Gulch and Alambique trail clockwise. There are some brief steep sections, but for the most part, the trail was moderate in terms of difficulty. We didn't encounter too many people despite all the cars in the lot. We spotted a small snake on the trail and there was a lot of horse manure on the Alambique portions, so we had to watch our step closely. The trail was mostly shaded which was nice, but there wasn't much of a view. Overall, the trail was well marked and maintained (minus the manure on Alambique). Good hike for a sunny day, but the parking lot situation could be improved.

O this is nice. What a beautiful time to be out…read more Get your walking done! Biking too. Great option to meet someone up and chat and walk - good for both of you! California is such a splendid place to live. How trails like this to enjoy

After having just come from sawyer Trail in San Mateo, this was a massive disappointment. It was…read morevery ugly and was right next to the road. Also, it was very secluded and not as lively as Sawyer camp Trail.

Come for the view, stay for... the view…read more I have been exploring Menlo Park by bike, and this park provides a beautiful place to pat oneself on the back for having made it up these hills. In particular, the uphill section of the park (the section south of Valparaiso Ave) has a breathtaking view across the Bay. There are picnic tables in a relatively flat section of land, as well as a bench perfectly placed for a view between trees. In the evening, the Dumbarton Bridge and East Bay lights sparkle, and I imagine it would be great for early risers to watch the sun rise. Paved paths in the park work for walking, but are not suited to biking. There's a ridge just west of this park, and neighborhood streets just over the ridge provide fantastic views west to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

This is more of a hill with amenities than a park…read more It has some walking paths and some workout stations with tables and water fountains on the top. It is a nice place to come and get some hill work in for a workout. This is also the park where they bring goats in to "mow" the excess foliage when it gets too long.