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Trail Conditions

(Nadine Levin)

ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS THE MOST CURRENT AVAILABLE. 

Trail conditions can vary depending on the time of year, the impact of rain and storms, construction and maintenance and other occurrences. Please be aware that trail closures may change from day to day without notice based on current and predicted weather conditions. During winter storm season, high waters can make creek crossings hazardous, so plan your outings accordingly. Hazardous conditions occasionally elicit FULL preserve closures. Please check individual preserve pages for a status update on each preserve. Trail closures are strictly enforced.

Bicyclists and equestrians: To prevent trail damage, please avoid riding dirt trails while it is raining or right after larger storms when there is a lot of standing/running water on the trails. 

Trail Conditions by Preserve

Bear Creek Redwoods

  • No reported trail closures.

Cloverdale Ranch

  • No reported trail closures.

El Corte de Madera Creek

  • Methuselah Trail, from Manzanita Trail to Fir Trail, is CLOSED due to trail damage.
  • Methuselah Trail, from Giant Salamander Trail to South Leaf Trail, is CLOSED to equestrians due to trail damage.

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El Sereno

  • No reported trail closures.

Foothills

  • No reported trail closures.

Fremont Older

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • ​​​​​Wedding Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Toyon Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.

La Honda Creek

  • Grasshopper Loop Trail is seasonally CLOSED to dogs August 1 through December 15 during cattle calving season. The trail remains open year-round for hiking. 

The following trail may be closed to hiking and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Folger Ranch Loop Trail is CLOSED to hikers and equestrians.

Long Ridge

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Chestnut Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Long Ridge Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Peters Creek Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.

 

Los Trancos

  • No reported trail closures.

Miramontes Ridge

  • This preserve is closed to the public.

Monte Bello

The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Skid Road Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.
  • Stevens Creek Nature Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians between Skid Road and Canyon Trail.
  • White Oak Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians connecting to Skid Road Trail.

Picchetti Ranch

  • No reported trail closures.

Purisima Creek Redwoods

  • The Redwood Trail remains OPEN, however a tree has fallen on the trail creating a narrow passage for visitors. Due to the narrow passage, the Redwood Trail is temporarily no longer considered easy access nor ADA-accessible
  • Due to significant storm damage, a portion of Purisima Creek Trail between Grabtown Gulch Trail and Skyline Boulevard is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Be advised there may be additional trail damage and downed trees in the preserve. 

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The following trails may be closed to bicycle and equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Whittemore Gulch Trail is CLOSED to bicyclists and equestrians.

Rancho San Antonio

The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • ​​​​​Quarry Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.

Ravenswood

  • No reported trail closures.

Russian Ridge

  • No reported trail closures.

Saratoga Gap

  • No reported trail closures.

Sierra Azul

  • No reported trail closures.

Skyline Ridge

  • No reported trail closures.

St. Joseph's Hill

  • No reported trail closures.

Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Area

  • No reported trail closures.

Teague Hill

  • No reported trail closures.

Thornewood

  • Bridle Trail advisory: Crossing Dennis Martin Creek is not advised during high water events.

Tunitas Creek

  • This preserve is closed to the public.

Windy Hill

The following trails may be closed to equestrian use during wet conditions.

  • Betsy Crowder Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Hamms Gulch Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Lost Trail south of Hamms Gulch is CLOSED to equestrians.
  • Razorback Ridge Trail is CLOSED to equestrians.

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