Here is a cool story on one of the programs the Parks Foundation supports… The GIS mapping team “hiked 65 miles of trails and mapped nearly 4,000 acres of parkland. They have hiked Huddart County Park, Wunderlich County Park, Coyote Point Recreation Area, Junipero Serra County Park, Pillar Point Bluff County Park, San Pedro Valley County Park, Edgewood County Park and the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.” Read more about the program here.
San Bruno County & State Park stands as the Northern sentinel of the Santa Cruz mountains. The park’s 1314’ peak offers outstanding trail runs & hikes. Its multiple hiking options are great for adults & kids. The parks includes: Ridge reviews of San Francisco, SF Bay, and Pacific Ocean Multiple hiking options for families: starting at Summit Trail near the top of the bog trail Great berry picking along the Bog Trail in late summer Preserve for rare and endangered animals including checkerspot butterfly on its exposed windy slopes & Serpentine soil Varied wildflowers in spring 1st OpenSpace Park master plan in the nation Adjacent to a canyon for a Bullitt care chase (for those Steve McQueen fans) Excellent Peninsula alternative to Marin One of my favorite moderate hikes in the Bay Area is the 3.1 miles Summit Loop. The well graded trail is good for trail runs and moderate hikes with friends. Just make sure to watch your footing along with the multiple 360 degree views of the Bay Area. I have a soft spot for San Bruno Mountain since I’ve lead 100s volunteer trail maintainers over the years with www.trailcenter.org and San Mateo County Parks in the park.…