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Huddart County Park
In August 1840, the Governor of Spanish California granted the land, later called Rancho Canada de Raymundo, to John Coppinger, an Irishman who had become a naturalized Mexican citizen. This 12,545-acre rancho contained the 973 acres, which are now Huddart Park.
Near the park is the historic Woodside Store built in 1853 by Dr. Orville Tripp. Tripp's store was at the hub of activity during this early logging boom since about 15 sawmills were within five miles of its door.
James Huddart was a wealthy San Francisco lumberman and long-time resident of Woodside. Before his death on in 1935, Huddart deeded 900 acres of his property to the County of San Francisco with the provision that it would be accepted and developed into a public park.
Today Huddart Park contains numerous camping and day-use areas, and is a popular spot for hikers and equestrians.
Here is a map of
Huddart Park.
Location: Huddart County Park, Woodside, California - Chickadee Trail
Directions: To get to the park, exit Interstate 280 going toward the town of Woodside. Slowly go through the town (25 mph enforced speed limit). Approximately 1 mile past the town, exit on the right on Kings Mountain Road at the sign for Huddart Park. Follow Kings Mtn Rd approximately 2 miles. Entrance to the park will be on the right. Kings Mtn Rd will continue on the left. At the kiosk tell the Ranger that you are a volunteer with the Trail Center.
Agency: San Mateo County Parks and Recreation - Priscilla Alvarez, Head Ranger
Supervisor: Dave Taylor
Project Lead: Dave Taylor
Additional Information: Participants should bring two liters of water, some energy snacks, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and normal precautions against poison oak exposure (work gloves, long sleeved shirts and long pants). The Trail Center provides tools, training, gloves, and refreshments after the workday.
Assemble at 8:30 am for our safety talk and crew assignments. Work begins at 9:00 am.
- Saturday, December 06, 2008 - Chickadee-Redwoods Connector Trail
Activities: The Trail Center has been commissioned to survey and create a new connector trail between the existing Chickadee Trail and the Redwoods Trail.
This is a unique opportunity for volunteers to make history and put in a new trail at Huddart park.
This segment, approximately 500 feet in length, will replace some use and volunteer trails already on the hill.
Meet at the parking lot just beyond the entrance kiosk. The top of the new connector is just a 1/4 mile walk along the Chickadee and easy to get to.
Volunteers will have a chance to witness the development of a trail from flagged lines to finished tread.
Volunteer
- Saturday, January 10, 2009 - Chickadee-Redwoods Connector Trail - Day 2
Activities: The Trail Center has been commissioned to survey and create a new connector trail between the existing Chickadee Trail and the Redwoods Trail.
This is a unique opportunity for volunteers to make history and put in a new trail at Huddart park.
This segment, approximately 500 feet in length, will replace some use and volunteer trails already on the hill.
Meet at the parking lot just beyond the entrance kiosk. The top of the new connector is just a 1/4 mile walk along the Chickadee and easy to get to.
Volunteers will have a chance to witness the development of a trail from flagged lines to finished tread.
Volunteer
- Saturday, January 24, 2009 - Chickadee-Redwoods Connector Trail - Day 2 - Rain Date
Activities: The Trail Center has been commissioned to survey and create a new connector trail between the existing Chickadee Trail and the Redwoods Trail.
This is a unique opportunity for volunteers to make history and put in a new trail at Huddart park.
This segment, approximately 500 feet in length, will replace some use and volunteer trails already on the hill.
Meet at the parking lot just beyond the entrance kiosk. The top of the new connector is just a 1/4 mile walk along the Chickadee and easy to get to.
Volunteers will have a chance to witness the development of a trail from flagged lines to finished tread.
Volunteer
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