Exploring San Pedro Valley County Park

Our adventure takes us through grassland, coastal scrub, and riparian plant communities. We'll also enjoy a view of Brooks Falls as we walk—the only waterfall in a San Mateo County Park, but it's a doozy—the water plunges175 feet in three tiers!

TOTAL DISTANCE

This is a moderate 3-1/2 miles hike with about 500 feet in elevation gain.

LEADER

Ken Lavin

WEATHER POLICY

Rain cancels.

COST

There is a $6 per vehicle park entrance fee (exact cash required)

WHERE TO MEET

We'll assemble at the main parking area near the visitor center

When coming to San Pedro Valley Park from the north (San Francisco) or the south (San Jose), use Highway 280 to Highway 1. Take Highway 1 south to the City of Pacifica. Turn east onto Linda Mar Boulevard. Follow Linda Mar Boulevard until it ends at Oddstad Boulevard. Turn right on Oddstad Boulevard. Proceed on Oddstad Boulevard one block to the park entrance. See Google Map directions here.

NOTES

Bring snacks and water. Dress in layers and wear good hiking shoes. Bring poles if you normally use them. If you have any questions about this outing, email Ken Lavin at a2xhdmluIHwgZ3JlZW5iZWx0ICEgb3Jn

Photos: Tom Hilton via Flickr; Eugene Kim via Flickr

Ken Lavin is the Outing Coordinator for Greenbelt Alliance and has been leading our free educational outings for over a decade. Ken worked as a national park ranger in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and as an instructor for Diablo Nature Adventures, teaching environmental science to school groups in Mount Diablo State Park.

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