Trails Close as Forest Health Project Resumes
Trails throughout Pescadero Creek Park are currently closed as crews resume forest health and fuel reduction work begun last year. This project is funded by CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant as part of California Climate Investments and is managed by San Mateo County Parks, San Mateo RCD and Auten Resources Consulting. The following trails and areas are closed:
- Camp Pomponio Road from its entrance on the north side of the park to trail marker 72
- Towne Fire Road between trail markers 34 & 52
- Bravo Fire Road
- Lower Towne Fire Road
- Jones Gulch Trail between trail markers 40 & 64
- East Brook Trail between trail markers 34 & 51
- Pomponio Trail between trail markers 38 & 70
- Canyon Trail
- Bear Ridge Trail
- Shaw Flat Trail
- Shaw Flat Trail Camp
- Park Gulch Trail
- The Tarwater Trailhead and parking lot will remain closed, as well as the Tarwater Trail Camp.
Learn more about the Pescadero Creek County Park Forest Health Project »
West Brook Trail Closed to Equestrians
West Brook Trail will be closed to equestrians through summer 2026 for a culvert replacement project.
Single-Track Hiking Trails Closed to Equestrians
Single-track hiking trails are closed to equestrians throughout the winter to prevent trail erosion. Trails will reopen once the wet season has subsided. The road portion of Shingle Mill Trail is also currently closed to equestrians.