PURISIMA CREEK REDWOODS

PURISIMA CREEK REDWOODS

Leader: Carl Stein

Leader Email: carl@sfhiking.com

Leader Phone: 415-794-2275

Meeting Date and Day: MONDAY, January 15, 2024 (date change due to rain)

Meeting Time: 8:45 AM departing shortly afterwards

Meeting Place: SW corner of Market & Dolores by Whole Foods

Meeting Time at Rockridge BART (bottom of the escalator): 8:35 AM, departing shortly afterwards

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU'VE COMMUNICATED WITH A DRIVER BEFORE SHOWING UP AT THE MEETING PLACE.  IF YOU NEED A RIDE, WE'LL CONTACT YOU BY SUNDAY OR MONDAY.

Rating: Level-4

Mileage: 9.25  miles

Elevation Gain: 2100 feet

Description: We will do a loop hike in this popular and beautiful park, my favorite redwoods park in the Bay Area. We will pass along fern-bordered creeks and through redwood forests. Banana slugs often come out to greet us and share their home with us during this hike. The landscape will open up and give views to the ocean, unless the fog restricts our view. Storm damage last winter required major repair work, so we might find something new on the trails. Due to park restrictions on road access and parking, we will start from the top at the North Ridge parking area, unlike past hikes I led here that started from Purisima Creek Road parking area. Dogs not allowed in the preserve.

Bring/Wear: lunch, water, layers, hat, sunscreen, good hiking shoes

Rain Policy: Contact hike leader if weather is questionable 

Driving Distance: 29 miles from SF, Market & Dolores. 40 miles from Rockridge BART.

Total Bridge Tolls and Entry Fees: 0 from San Francisco. $7 from Oakland.

Carpool Fee Per Passenger: $7 from SF; $12 from Rockridge BART

Trailhead Meeting Place: North Ridge parking area. On highway 280 south from SF, take exit 34 for CA-35 W toward CA-92 W/Half Moon Bay/Bunker Hill Dr. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp. Turn right at the traffic light, the road then is both CA highway 35 and CA highway 92. When highways 35 and 92 split, turn left to stay on highway 35. Go 4.4 miles and the parking area will be on the right.

Turn right onto CA-35/CA-92 W

Keep left to stay on CA-35/CA-92 W

Turn left onto CA-35

Trailhead Meeting Time: 9:30 AM

Trailhead Meeting Departure Time: 9:45 AM