Trails Closed for Invasive Plant Management, Sept. 23–25
On Wednesday–Friday, Sept. 23–25, trails near Shaw Flat will be closed while crews work protect native habitat and reduce fire fuel by managing growth of invasive French broom. Treatment will include spot-application of the herbicide Garlon 4 Ultra. The following trails will be closed:
- Shaw Flat Trail between trail markers 62 & 63
- Lower Towne Fire Road between trail markers 64 & 65
- Town Fire Road between trail markers 52 & 64
- Pomponio Trail between trail markers 55 & 55
Learn more about the San Mateo County Parks Integrated Pest Management Program
Trails & Trail Camps Closed for Forest Health Project
Closures for forest health and fuel reduction work throughout Pescadero Creek Park have been largely lifted, broadening visitor access to the park through the rest of the summer and fall. 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 remaining trail & trail camp closures are as follows:
- Old Haul Road from trail marker 58 at Pomponio Trail to trail marker 68 at Shaw Flat Trail— closed weekdays only.
- The Tarwater Trailhead and parking lot and Tarwater Trail Camp.
The closure on Old Haul Road will remain in place through fall 2026.
Learn more about the Pescadero Creek County Park Forest Health Project »
Closure on Baker Fire Road
Baker Fire Road is closed between junctions 74 & 75 due to a bridge failure.