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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Craig Britton Trail

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  5. Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
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“The Craig Britton Trail for foot traffic is a relatively level trail through a majestic redwood forest. ”

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2.5

Miles

4.0

KM

Point to Point

1,541' 470 m

High

993' 303 m

Low

596' 182 m

Up

60' 18 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs No Dogs

Description

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

Contacts

Local Club: Bay Area Ridge Trail Council

Jun 25, 2026: Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Names Kirsten Saenz Tobey as Executive Director

Jun 10, 2026: Celebrate California State Parks Week on the Ridge Trail

Jun 2, 2026: Southern Skyline Ridge Trail (Peninsula Watershed)

Land Manager: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#5

in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space

#12366

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  4.0 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#5

in Purisima Creek Redwood…

#1,188

in California

#12,366

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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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Jul 24, 2021
Michael Jacobs
Sep 15, 2019
Joe Gremillion
I took this trail for a quick photo/video shoot. After an hour, tree-skimming clouds caught me off guard — the weather can change fast here.

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