Name: Bay Area Ridge Trail: Craig Britton Trail
Rating: 4.0

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Summer fog sometimes bathes the forested areas, while the open, south-facing ridges may be hot.

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Local Club: Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Sep 1, 2026: Ridge Trail Multi-day Treks, 3 Ways

Sep 1, 2026: Arnold & Tad’s Peninsula Hiking Adventure

Sep 1, 2026: Emily’s Marin Bikepacking Trek

Land Manager: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space

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4.0 from 4 votes

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in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space

#12414

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4.0 from 4 votes

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Bridges, natural and otherwise. Only one fallen tree partially blocked the trail, and was easily avoided. The rest were part of the motif.

Mar 18, 2019 near Woodside, CA

Typical scenery for the area. Near a stone bench, which is marked on the park map.

Sep 24, 2019 near Woodside, CA

Tight switchback on the west end of the trail. Long stretches of the trail are open to the elements.

Mar 18, 2019 near Woodside, CA

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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Craig Britton Trail

“The Craig Britton Trail for foot traffic is a relatively level trail through a majestic redwood forest. ”

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1,541' 470 m

993' 303 m

596' 182 m

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