Trail Center Workday - Portola Redwoods State Park

Portola Redwoods State Park

Portola Redwoods has a rugged, natural basin forested with Coast Redwoods, Douglas Firs and Live Oaks. There are eighteen miles of trails, a 53 site campground, four group campsites and two beautiful creeks, the Pescadero and Peter''s Creek, that run throughout the park.

The Sequoia Nature Trail, which leads to the Pescadero Creek, introduces visitors to the natural history of the area.

Visitors should come prepared for any type of weather. The park receives between 40 and 60 inches of rain per year and the summer months can be foggy and cool. Layered clothing is recommended at any time of the year.

Location: Portola Redwoods State Park, San Mateo County, California - Slate Creek and Summit Trail

Directions: From Highway 35, turn west onto Alpine Road, go 3 miles, and turn onto Portola State Park Road. The road dead ends in the park. Use low gear as both these roads are steep and winding.

Due to mountain roads, expect a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive from most Bay Area locations. There is no gasoline available at or near the park. There is no store in or near the park.

Agency: California State Parks - Chris Periera, Supervising Ranger

Supervisor: Judd Volino

Project Lead: Dave Croker

Additional Information: Participants should bring water, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, lunch 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.

Saturday, August 20, 2016 - Coyote Ridge Trail

Activities: Upper Coyote Ridge Trail is 1.3 miles and lower Coyote is 1.5 miles long. We will start at Tarwater Trail Head on San Mateo County Parks Property and work your way down. There have been complaints about sections being overgrown and there is tread work to do. Be aware: there is poison oak growing into the trail, one of the reasons this area needs attention.

DO NOT drive to the main entrance of Portola Redwoods State Park. Instead, take Alpine Road to Camp Pomponia Road until you reach the Tarwater Trail head. We will stage from this location.

This is absolutely the perfect place to get away from scorching heat on the Peninsula. Come join us to fix this trail.
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