Distance: 13.10 mi
Type: Loop, Trail
Difficulty: 5 / 10
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Address: 111 Columbia Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
Phone: 650-364-8256
Filed Under: Running
Half Marathon, Marathon, 5 Mile and 5K
We begin the run in the park's meadow and quickly make our way into an oak and redwood forest with a vibrant creek paralleling the trail. For a little over 1.2 miles the trail is wide and flat before crossing over the water on a small wooded bridge to begin a gradual ascent of King's Mountain on single track.
Along the run we pass several different plant communities offering a varied habitat for the park's creatures. On the streams and in gullies, the majestic coast redwoods provide a cool, well-shaded environment. Here sword fern and redwood sorrel provide luxuriant cover from the sun and rain.
In contrast, the chaparral areas are dry and hot with shrubs, such as manzanita, chamise, chaparral pea, and yerba santa forming a thick, almost impenetrable mass of brush.
From Highway 280 in San Mateo County, exit Woodside Road (Highway 84). Drive west about 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Kings Mountain Road. Drive about 2 miles on this narrow road (watch for cyclists, motorcyclists, and deer), then turn right into the park. Parking is $5.00.
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Posted by: ddreyfuss and last modified on Aug 17, 2006 by ddreyfuss
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