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A scenic favorite in the Corte de Madera area


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1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

1,603' 489 m

High

1,367' 417 m

Low

268' 82 m

Up

99' 30 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs No Dogs

Seasonal rainy season closures- call 650-691-1200 or openspace.org (Generally open May to October)

Description

This is one of the crown-jewel singletrack trails of the park. This pretty trail starts out climbing gently, then steps up to a serious incline with rolling terrain. Cross multiple bridges along the way.

Toward its end, it settles into a playful section of tight twists around the trees in an almost-flat section forested with redwoods. The Giant Salamander Trail is a singletrack trail that was converted from a dirt road. It is a convenient way to connect the north and southern halves of the preserve. Note: bikes are allowed on this trail.

Flora & Fauna

Redwoods. Giant salamanders are rare and can grow to a foot in length. They are typically found along streams in redwood forests.

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Megan W

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El Corte De Madera
Feb 19, 2015 near Portola…, CA

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