Please note: The trails section of the Pescadero Creek Park web site is currently being updated to reflect changes made to the park trail system. Some of the maps and information below may be incorrect. See our current map or brochure for better information.
To navigate to an individual trail, click on the trail name marked in orange, or use the trails table at the bottom of the page.
Hiking trails provide scenic excursions of varied difficulty levels, that can last anything from an hour to all day.
Horseback riding is permitted on all Pescadero Creek Park trails. Check with park rangers for trail conditions prior to riding. Some trails are closed during the Winter Season. No rental horses are available.
Bicycles are allowed only on designated service roads. Please check with park rangers.
Observe all trail signs and posted speed limits. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed off designated paved areas. Please respect your fellow trail users and follow the trail etiquette guidelines for safe and courteous trail use.
Canyon Trail provides access to Tarwater Loop Trail from Bear Ridge Trail and Brook Trail Loop. It contains some great views of Tarwater Canyon and old growth redwoods.
Although this trail is for equestrians and hikers, hikers are only allowed on the single track section of this trail that connects to the Towne Fire Road. Large old growth Redwoods are found along this short alternate route to the Pomponio Trail.
This 5.7 mile multi-use route for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians goes from Memorial Park to Portola State Park. Within Pescadero Creek Park, many of the other trails intersect with Old Haul Road. This is also the main access road for maintenance crews so stay alert for trucks and tractors.
This trail crosses the west end of Pescadero Creek and climbs about a half mile and then descends to the Towne Creek area where hikers and equestrians can enjoy a small fern grotto. Users need to watch the signs as the route changes from single track to fire road in several places with numerous junctions encountered.
This connector trail runs from Old Haul Road in the Portola Redwood State Park to the southern part of the Butano Ridge Loop Trail. In the winter months, hikers and equestrians can enjoy the sight of a small waterfall on Fall Creek.
