Saturday, February 16, 2013

Purisima Creek Redwoods - North Ridge Trail

From the park website...


The centerpiece of this 4,412-acre preserve is Purisima Creek Canyon, with its towering redwoods, rushing creek, and understory of ferns, berries, and wildflowers. Coastal scrub and hardwood forests of tanoak, madrone, and Douglas fir border the cool moist canyon. Magnificent views of the coast and Half Moon Bay are visible from the northern part of the preserve.

Twenty-one miles of developed trails and historical logging roads provide opportunities for easy walks or long, strenuous hikes or rides. Remember to carry water on your hike, since the trails out of the canyon climb up to 1,600 feet and can be quite strenuous!
Trailhead in Skyline Boulevard...
















Trail: North Ridge Trail - Whittemore Gulch Trail - Harkins Ridge Trail - North Ridge Trail

Total Distance: ~7 miles

Big thanks to Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and Bay Area Hiker


~~ CK



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