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JosJos
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Beautiful and easy to navigate hiking and exercise preserve with beautiful views, lots of wildflowers, birds and other animals, public facilities, and moderate to easy difficulty. This place is truly special and can be reasonably navigated in 2-3 hours! The parking here can be tricky, so be prepared to walk a bit to the trailhead. We didn’t have much trouble on a Saturday at 11:00 AM. The parking lot is free and restrooms are located at the bottom alongside a welcome center. The trails are good for beginners. Most of them are covered with trees but there are stretches with no shade so bring sunscreen. You can pick your loop but be prepared to hike at least 2 to 3 miles round trip with a moderate incline. There are lots of beautiful birds, inserts, and reptiles alongside the trail. Advice for newcomers: Bring sunscreen, be CAREFUL of poison oak, use the restroom before going on the hike, bring water, and remove valuables from your car. Highly recommended and one of the best hiking trails in the Bay Area!
BrendanBrendan
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I have recently hiked twice within the Edgewood Park Preserve and found both to be very enjoyable. The first time I hiked in from the Clarkia trail and took a loop around the southern section of the park. My second trip started on the northern side hiking the Sylvan trail starting from Old Stage Mill Road. At that site there was an office where I could find out more about wildflowers and the best trail to take and what to look for. On both trails I found a variety of different wildflowers and nice vistas, some of which stretched to a scenic view of Redwood City and the bay. I also saw a nice variety of wildflowers (pictured). The hikes were easy to moderate and well worth a few hours to enjoy.
Doug HoppeDoug Hoppe
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Great open space in the peninsula and close to 280 freeway. Parking can be limited on weekends so best to arrive earlier to enjoy the nice hiking trails that vary in length from 1 to 4 miles or more if you loop and cross park. Lots of birds and deer in the park and occasionally some mountain lions and rabbits. Trail in shaded in parts and open in others. Terrain at times is not flat due to runoff when it rains so be sure to have good grip in your shoes. There is a nice water bottle fill station right at entrance so you can fill up or top off. Good area overall for a couple hours of hiking with hillside views and still close to city.
Oscar FloresOscar Flores
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I hiked through the Sylvan trail with my wife and 5 year old kid. The lady at Park information desk was very helpful and suggested Sylvan trail as we were interested in wild flowers. We started in the afternoon, but didn't feel the heat, as the weather was pleasant and the whole route was covered in shades. It was nice to see a wide variety of wildflowers in their natural habitat. After a hike of 1 mile we were presented with breathtaking view of lush green Meadows, and big patches of wild flowers. My kid also enjoyed his first hike. We would like to come here again.
shatak kshatak k
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Good hiking and nature preserve for the entire family near Emerald Hills/Redwood City. This is a nice educational space to learn about the habitat and wildlife. The only one negative I could think of is that it might be difficult for anyone with mobility issues as the paths are hilly, and not paved. There are several people walking if you’re worried about getting lost, but the paths are well marked. We saw a coyote far up a hill (it was fine, probably more scared of us). Parking might be tough on the weekends, it’s a smaller lot but still worth visiting!
Lynne MacFarlane (SiliconValley Realtor)Lynne MacFarlane (SiliconValley Realtor)
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Address
10 Old Stage Coach Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062
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Phone
(650) 367-7575
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Website
parks.smcgov.org
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outdoor
family friendly
pet friendly
Description
Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve is a 467-acre protected area located in San Mateo County, California, United States, and is best known for its spring wildflower displays. The park receives about 50,000 visitors each year.
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