Best trails in San Mateo Canyon Wilderness, California
Looking for a great trail in San Mateo Canyon Wilderness, California? AllTrails has 18 great hiking trails, trail running trails, views trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Ready for some activity? There are 9 moderate trails in San Mateo Canyon Wilderness ranging from 2.9 to 16.2 miles and from 672 to 2,854 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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39,413 acres
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Top trails (18)
Sitton Peak Truck Trail
#1 - Sitton Peak Truck Trail
San Mateo Canyon Wildernesshard
(970)
(970)Length: 10.0 mi • Est. 4 h 45 m
Parking is located directly across the Ortega Oaks Candy Store in the San Juan Loop parking lot. You will need an Adventure Pass ($35 for an annual pass, $5 for a daily pass per vehicle) in order to park in the lot. The Bear Canyon Loop trailhead begins a few yards west of the candy store. Show more
Bear Ridge and Sitton Peak Loop Trail
#2 - Bear Ridge and Sitton Peak Loop Trail
San Mateo Canyon Wildernesshard(490)
(490)Length: 10.0 mi • Est. 5 h 9 m
Fishermans Camp via Tenaja Falls Trailhead
#4 - Fishermans Camp via Tenaja Falls Trailhead
San Mateo Canyon Wildernessmoderate(139)
(139)Length: 4.3 mi • Est. 2 h 2 m
Bear Canyon Loop Trail to Pigeon Spring
#5 - Bear Canyon Loop Trail to Pigeon Spring
San Mateo Canyon Wildernessmoderate(203)
(203)Length: 6.1 mi • Est. 3 h 12 m
San Mateo Peak via Morgan Trail
#9 - San Mateo Peak via Morgan Trail
San Mateo Canyon Wildernesshard(73)
(73)Length: 4.7 mi • Est. 1 h 53 m
Fisherman's Camp Loop and Tenaja Falls
#10 - Fisherman's Camp Loop and Tenaja Falls
San Mateo Canyon Wildernesseasy(43)
(43)Length: 6.4 mi • Est. 3 h 13 m
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