Sam McDonald Park was named after Sam (Emanuel) McDonald, descendent of enslaved persons. From 1917 until his death in 1957, he acquired more than 400 acres which he bequeathed for public use. The hike will lead to his former home, a two room cabin, which still stands today.

Approximately 4-mile hike on a trail with strenuous inclines and declines.

Learn about Sam McDonald, the legacy of African American land conservation and his history at Stanford University. Celebrate Black History Month at Sam McDonald Park!