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Distance
9.27 miles
Elevation Gain
2165 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Whittemore Gulch and Purisima Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Redwood City, California.
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Mountain Bike at Purisima Creek
This beautiful mountain bike ride can be started at the Purisima Creek Road Trailhead or on Skyline Boulevard. There are many trails in the Purisisma Creek Redwoods, but Whittemore Gulch is by far the most beautiful and fun single track to descend on. If you are starting from Skyline Boulevard, it is often the better option to park at the trailhead near the beginning of the Purisima Creek Trail...
Hike Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP
There are two places to park for this specific loop- the main parking area on Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) and a smaller parking lot on the western end of the park. I would recommend parking at whichever is closest. Find directions to both on Openspace.org.
From the main parking lot, the trail is easy to find. Take it down (there are technically two ways to go- one 0.3mi long and the other 0....
Hike Whittemore Gulch at Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP
This trail starts out going downhill towards the ocean for the first half, which makes for a tough end to the hike as you trek back up the ridge. However, there are nice ocean and hilltop views that are worth the climb. On this trail, you'll pass 60+ banana slugs if conditions are right. They are spread out along the trail, so watch your step!
Purisima Creek Trail and Craig Britton Trail Loop
This hike is perfect for any time of year, always staying cool because it is near the coast, and there are multiple creeks that flow year-round. Even on foggy days, the fog condenses on trees to make it seem like it is "raining."
Be warned that this hike has a lot of elevation change and is strenuous.
Begin the hike from the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve's lower entrance, access...
Hike the Crystal Springs Trail Loop
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Hike the Methuselah and El Corte De Madera Creek Loop
This loop hike will provide people with the opportunity to experience the tranquility of the lower canyons of the preserve, which tend to be more isolated than the heavier-trafficked trails that are closer to the main highway.
Be warned that this hike is fairly strenuous because of the large amount of elevation change.
Starting from the Methuselah trail gate, head downhill, passing through a fo...
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