Cotoni-Coast Dairies — Attraction in Boulder Creek

After hearing about the recent opening of this BLM managed set of trails we came to check it out. Parking was almost full on a Wednesday at 11:30. Perhaps still novelty factor. We just did the lower Hawk Trail and enjoyed some nice views. There was one tree offering shade on the entire loop, this part is really low lying scrub and exposed. Besides the cows we didn’t really see any animal activity. A fairly regular procession of bikes to deal with while hiking, but everyone seemed to be courteous sharing the trail. There are several points with benches at various overlooks and the trail is currently in...

Got a chance to check out the three different loops… Easy medium and hard. They each start out with full exposure w the Pacific breeze on the left. The medium trail winds through the trees and slowly ascends where there trail divides and the harder route gives way to some quick elevation gain, but a great view on top.

Beware of cyclists as this is a challenging but rewarding experience. So they said as they went by!

There are clean restrooms and you need to get there early for parking as there doesn’t seem to be any...

August 2025: Newly opened hiking trails!

About 10 miles south of Ano Nuevo State Park.

Please enter at Cement Plant Rd at intersection with Davenport Landing Rd. (Maps incorrectly sent me to a local road entry on the south side of the parking lot.)

Bathrooms available in the gravel parking lot. Three (3) picnic tables, no grills. No shade. Chunky gravel is not very stroller or wheelchair friendly.

Large trailhead boards with maps and plenty of info.

I will...