Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
San Carlos, San Mateo County, CA
- Size
- 367 acres Source
About Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
A 366-acre preserve near San Carlos with six miles of trails and an off-leash dog area. Source
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 366-acre site near the City of San Carlos with trails for hiking and walking one's dog, including an off-leash area. The preserve's six miles of trails offers access to cool canyons and a ridge top with views toward the bay and surrounding hillsides.
Facilities
- Restrooms
Facility details: official park information
Sunrise & sunset
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve hours follow the sun (Sunrise to sunset ±30 min). Mid-month times for this location:
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:22 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. |
| Feb | 6:59 a.m. | 5:47 p.m. |
| Mar | 7:22 a.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Apr | 6:35 a.m. | 7:43 p.m. |
| May | 6:00 a.m. | 8:09 p.m. |
| Jun | 5:47 a.m. | 8:31 p.m. |
| Jul | 5:59 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Aug | 6:24 a.m. | 8:03 p.m. |
| Sep | 6:50 a.m. | 7:19 p.m. |
| Oct | 7:15 a.m. | 6:33 p.m. |
| Nov | 6:48 a.m. | 4:59 p.m. |
| Dec | 7:16 a.m. | 4:52 p.m. |
Calculated from the park's coordinates (NOAA solar equations), Pacific time.
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve at a glance
- PParking · 3
- Named trails · 6
Outline: CPAD. Points and trail lines: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
Trails
| Trail | Mapped length | Elevation | Surface & uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky-footed Woodrat Trail | 2.1 mi | 856 ft up & down336–813 ft | UnpavedNo bikes |
| Polly Geraci Trail | 1 mi | 353 ft up & down319–680 ft | UnpavedNo bikes |
| Dick Bishop Trail | 0.7 mi | 230 ft up & down454–680 ft | UnpavedNo bikes |
| Hassler Loop Trail | 0.7 mi | 341 ft up & down415–606 ft | PavedNo bikes |
| Hassler Trail | 0.6 mi | 211 ft up & down328–762 ft | PavedNo bikesUnpaved |
| Blue Oak Trail | 0.4 mi | 180 ft up & down264–457 ft | UnpavedNo bikes |
Trail names and mapped lengths come from OpenStreetMap; lengths count only the part inside the park boundary. Up-and-down totals (climbing plus descent, one way) and elevation ranges are estimates from USGS 3DEP elevation (about 15 m grid) sampled along the mapped line. Use the official guide map for the route and current closures.
Getting to Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve by bus
- Cordilleras Mental Health Center · 130 ft from the park
- Edmonds Road & Crestview Drive · 870 ft from the park
Bus stops within about a quarter mile of Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, mapped in OpenStreetMap. Check the transit agency for schedules.
Rules & reservations
Official park page- Dogs
Leash 6 feet or shorter; dogs are not allowed in any Midpen water areas (district rules). An off-leash area is marked in the preserve. Source
Open a half-hour before sunrise until a half-hour after sunset.
Map & directions
Nearby parks
Straight-line distanceContinue exploring
San Mateo County parksSources & verification
Last verified: Oct 15, 2026- California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026aname, county, agency, access, acres
- Midpen preserve pageofficial_url, hours, hours_note, dogs, facilities.restrooms, description
- Midpen visitor FAQ (no entry or parking fees)fees
- Midpen dog access rulesdogs
- OpenStreetMap facilities and trailstrails
- U.S. Census Bureau place boundaries (nearest place)city
- OpenStreetMap: parking, restrooms, water, trailheads, trail lines, and bus stopsvisit
- Terrain Tiles elevation (USGS 3DEP), sampled every 20 m along OpenStreetMap trail linestrails.elevation
- Official park page (introduction excerpt)intro