be among the Santa Cruz Mountain’s largest redwoods. on , the grove includes what are considered to the stunning beauty ofold-growth coast redwoods. Located Heritage Groveoffers visitors anopportunity toexperience Steller’s jays,garterand gophersnakes,andbanana slugs. deer, raccoons,opossums, foxes,bobcats, woodpeckers, Common wildlife inSamMcDonald includesblack-tailed maple, and oaktrees. Douglas-fir, madrone, Californialaurel,buckeye, bigleaf The forests,dominated bycoastredwood,alsoinclude rose, andsuncup. colorful wildflowers such asstickymonkeyflower, wood the higher-elevation knollsarecovered eachspringwith other shade-lovingplants arefoundinlowerelevations; Much ofSamMcDonald Parkisverysteep.Fernsand Natural features 37-acre preserveofold-growth redwoodforest. Adjacent toMcDonald,HeritageGroveisa stunning equestrian camp,andahiker’s hut. The Park,some850acres,includesyouth camps, an forests andaridgewithvistasofthePacific Ocean. Sam McDonaldCountyParkoffersmagnificent redwood McDonaldSam County Park Trails in equestrians include connections toadjacent parks. Several miles of and facilities Activities camps atwww.SMCoParks.org or650-363-4021. Horse Camp reserve anyofseveral the SierraClubat650-390-8411 x393.Groupsmay The SierraClub from Pescadero Road. admired from theparkinglotoff AlpineRoad,accessible with other trails inthecomplex. TheGrovecanalsobe Heritage Grove Trail, openonlytohikers, connects Jack Yaco Jack wind through the redwoods. Heritage Grove wind throughthe redwoods. for these (seasonally).Makereservations forthese Hiker’s Hutmaybereservedbycalling trails Jack Brook youth campsortheJackBrook for hikers, cyclists, and for hikers, cyclists, and

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Printed on recycled paper C You can volunteer You improve parklands and serve park visitors. Foundation Parks The San Mateo County Support your parks funds to improve the quality of County Parks for our community. For information, visit www.SupportParks.org. The protection and enjoyment of these parks. The Department manages parks, trails, and historic sites to preserve public lands and provide opportunities for education and recreation. The properties include parks, preserves, trails, system’s and historic sites located throughout the County and acres. encompassing more than 17,000 wondrously diverse The parks represent our region’s natural settings, from rugged tidepools, lush mountain forests, and remote campsites to Bayfront shoreline, sunny picnic areas, and popular playgrounds. The Department sells annual passes, offering unlimited entrances to all County Parks for a year. Reservations 650-363-4021 General information 650-363-4020 www.SMCoParks.org San Mateo County Parks Mateo County San

Police, Fire, or Medical Emergency 911 Pescadero Creek County Park Pescadero CA 94021 9500 Pescadero Creek Road, Loma Mar, Headquarters at Memorial Park: 650-879-0238 Entrance: 13435 Pescadero Creek Rd., Loma Mar, CA 94021 Mar, Entrance: 13435 Pescadero Creek Rd., Loma Sam McDonald County Park County Sam McDonald