Pacifica Hike - San Pedro Valley Park Loop

We will hike a loop along the Hazelnut, Weiler Ranch, and Valley View Trails in beautiful San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica. The first nearly two miles is uphill, at a moderate grade, then downhill roughly the same distance, then a brief flat stretch along a fire road before one more uphill-downhill combination, this one comparatively smaller.

We will see lots of hazelnut shrubs all along the appropriately named Hazelnut Trail. Eucalyptus, thimbleberry, coffeeberry, blueblossom, manzanita, coyote mint, ocean spray, huckleberry, orange bush monkeyflower, and California sagebrush are also found along the route.

We will have occasional glimpses of the Pacific, plus views of verdant hillsides, Sweeney Ridge, and Montara Mountain. Deer and lizard sightings are also likely! The trails are well maintained by San Mateo County Parks.

Approx. 5.8 miles and approx. 1,250 ft elevation gain.

STARTING POINT: near the Visitor Center, within the main parking lot. 600 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044.

PARKING: There is a $6 parking fee.

RESTROOMS: Flush toilets are available near parking.

GOOD TO KNOW: We will do the hike in reverse order from what is shown on the map at the AllTrails link. This lets us to tackle the main uphill at the beginning of the hike.

Link to the route on AllTrails:
Note: we will do the hike in reverse order from what is shown on the AllTrails map.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/valley-view-weiler-ranch-and-hazelnut-trail-loop

Park website:
https://www.smcgov.org/parks/san-pedro-valley-park

Bring: 1.5-2L of water, hiking boots or sturdy hiking shoes with good tread, hat, sunscreen, layers, hiking poles if you use them, snacks/lunch.

Cancellation Policy: Excessive heat, poor air quality

Questions? Contact leader: sanha917 (at) gmail (dot) com