Yesterday, I took my third trip to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space in Half Moon Bay. For this trip I did the out-and-back on Purisima Creek Trail to the Redwood parking lot on Skyline Blvd. It was 4.1 miles one way through a cool, lush Redwood forest. The area had picked up some decent rain the day before so the area was very fresh and clean. The ferns were sparkling from the recent rains and Purisima Creek was flowing well.
During the full 8.2 miles I saw one person on a bike, otherwise the trail was all my own. While you climb 1400 feet in the 4.1 miles, it isn’t very strenuous – in fact it’s probably one of the easiest 1400′ climbs around. Most of the trail is covered by trees (redwoods, firs, bay, and others) so there isn’t much sun. This is of particular intersest on cool mornings so dress appropriately. Following are some photos I took.
Be sure to check out Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for more information on local preserves.