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Whittemore Gulch Trail

Intermediate
 4.6 (11)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Woodside
  5. Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space
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“Fantastic views! It is hard not to love this trail. ”

Kristen Arendt
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2.4

Miles

3.9

KM

80%

Runnable

1,574' 480 m

High

448' 137 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

1,127' 344 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

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Features River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This is a close competitor for the singletrack with the best scenery in the Bay Area. This trail has it all, ocean views, close contact with huge redwoods, fern canyons and creeks. The trail is not very technical so you can enjoy taking in the scenery along the way.

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Land Manager: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space

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Kristen Arendt
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  4.6 from 11 votes

#1

in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space

#530

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  4.6 from 11 votes
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in Purisima Creek Redwood…

#73

in California

#530

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Coastal view
Feb 25, 2019 near Half Mo…, CA
Bridge crossing Wittemore Creek
Jan 2, 2018 near Half Mo…, CA
Alders on Whittemore Gulch Trail
Jan 2, 2018 near Half Mo…, CA
Purisima scenery.
Jan 15, 2016 near Highlan…, CA
From the North Ridge Trail, you get a good view of Half Moon Bay and the Pillar Point Air Force Station.
Jan 4, 2020 near Half Mo…, CA
A view of the Pacific Ocean from the Whittemore Gulch Trail in the winter.
Jan 4, 2020 near Half Mo…, CA

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