Memorial County Park

There's a humbling feeling when you're in the presence of redwoods. A gentle peace envelops you like a fog that drifts in. This peace is found every day at Memorial Park. Its 673 acres provides an opportunity to view outstanding old-growth redwoods and has picnic facilities, a nature center, a camp store, and campfire programs. The park is known for its family camping areas and the Tan Oak and Mt. Ellen Nature Trails.-- parks.smcgov.org

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Hike Date: 2 June 2018
Trail:TH - Creek Trail (0.30/0.30) - Creek Trail (0.10/0.40) - Creek Trail (0.20/0.60) - Mt Ellen Nature Trail (0.20/0.80) - Mt Ellen Summit Trail (0.10/0.90) - Pomponio Trail (1.90/2.80) - Mt Ellen Summit Trail (0.40/3.20) - Mt Ellen Summit Trail (0.30/3.50) - Mt Ellen Nature Trail (0.20/3.70) - Mt Ellen Nature Trail (0.10/3.80) - Pomponio Trail (0.20/4.00) - Homestead Trail (0.10/4.10) - Creek Trail (0.20/4.30) - Creek Trail (0.10/4.40) - Wurr/Sequioa Trail (0.10/4.50) - Wurr/Sequioa Trail (0.20/4.70) - Wurr/Sequioa Trail (0.30/5.00) - TH
Distance: ~5 miles


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Memorial County Park

The old-growth forests of Memorial County Park have been favorite family camping grounds for generations. This popular park has trails, campsites, group camps, a visitor center, nature trails, and 673 acres to explore. Acquired by the County in 1924, Memorial is the oldest County park. It is dedicated to the San Mateo County servicemen who died in World War I. Memorial, along with Sam McDonald, Heritage Grove, and Pescadero Creek comprise the vast Pescadero Creek Park Complex. The complex totals 8,020 acres and includes some of the Santa Cruz Mountain’s most stunning redwood forests. -- parks.smcgov.org

Hike Date: 2 June 2018
Trail:TH - Creek Trail (0.30/0.30) - Creek Trail (0.10/0.40) - Creek Trail (0.20/0.60) - Mt Ellen Nature Trail (0.20/0.80) - Mt Ellen Summit Trail (0.10/0.90) - Pomponio Trail (1.90/2.80) - Mt Ellen Summit Trail (0.40/3.20) - Mt Ellen Summit Trail (0.30/3.50) - Mt Ellen Nature Trail (0.20/3.70) - Mt Ellen Nature Trail (0.10/3.80) - Pomponio Trail (0.20/4.00) - Homestead Trail (0.10/4.10) - Creek Trail (0.20/4.30) - Creek Trail (0.10/4.40) - Wurr/Sequioa Trail (0.10/4.50) - Wurr/Sequioa Trail (0.20/4.70) - Wurr/Sequioa Trail (0.30/5.00) - TH
Distance: ~5 miles


Big thanks to County of San Mateo Parks and Rec

Support our local parks!

Find trails around San Francisco Bay Area

Remember to bring the Ten Essentials for Day Hiking


~~ CK