This area is so beautiful and scenic. Such beautiful fall colors. These trails do get popular on the weekends so be prepared for quite a few groups of people loudly talking etc. Other than that great incline and views!

Great trails in a beautiful setting. Love that we can bring our dogs and that there is an off leash area. They are also taking care to direct traffic to minimize COVID transmission.

Easy hike, ideal for a casual walk as you chat with friends and family. Ideal for children, pets and small groups.Not too crowded on weekdays. Weekends tend to get busier in the morning.Good, marked trails. Not much of a view though.

Not many people, lovely dogs, nice trail.

Easy Hike from access just off Crestview to the 280 lookout point. Beautiful view of the Bay during the golden hour.

Beautiful trails. Great views.

Nice trail, easier for kids and dog friendly

An easy hike close to the redwood city area.Id rate in the top 5 hikes around skyline blvd. We have always had parking and it is not crowded at all.

Our dog loves the place, no unleash during COVID, nice hike and about an hour.

Wow. Best trail with dog off leash area in peninsula!

This is a good hike for an early morning hike.We took the paved road going up since were not familiar with the trails. It was easy. Im not sure I would be hiking alone if you are concern of dogs being unleashed.We took the trail going back to the parking lot and it has steep sections of incline but its all manageable and it would be a good work out going up.

Best Hike for you & Fido!Enjoy scenic and well maintained trails. Be prepared and to pick up and pack out your poop! Plenty of free parking and there is one bathroom in the parking lot.

Probably because this one is nearest where I live, I love to take my dog for hikes at Pulgas Ridge. Prepare yourself though, there are a fair amount of hikers and dogs at as it is an easily accessible popular place. Still, you will never be disappointed with the views or the quiet walks.

Great place with great view, good for hiking and walking dogs! There is an off leash on the top which is very nice. The trails were super pretty and green specially after the rain! highly recommended!

It is one of the pristine treks available around Redwood city. It is well maintained clean and safe trail. There 8s no ambiguity of whatever kind on the route. There direction boards wherever required. The sun at some patches gives you required tan.

A good place to walk the dog. The trail was easy and well-maintained, but the view wasn’t spectacular. Other than a few people not picking up after their dog, it was a nice place.

Great place for hiking, specially with dogs. There is a large off-leash area. But make sure your dogs are on leash, where there is a posted sign. We ended up getting a ticket, just because we removed leash to take pictures, 10 meters from the off-leash area. We didnt realize park security is so strict, instead of letting us go with a warning, issued us a ticket, even though no body was around. Other than this unpleasant experience, great place to walk your dogs and also hike.

We love Pulgas Ridge and so do our dogs. WOOF!

Nice hike! Theres a few different trails to try out.

Beautiful hiking location. Easy to get to, and navigate around. Perfect place to come with your dog. Theres even a section of the trail that allows you to walk without a leash. The trail was very simple and the terrain was not too rough. The view was great as well.

Shaded for the most part. Nice views time to time.

Good hiking trails and excellent hilltop views. Dog friendly.

I was pleasantly surprised with this place on my first trip here. The views from the top were beautiful and I definitely lingered and snapped lots of pictures. The trails were great, too, and I liked weaving in and out of the trees.

Super nice trail!! Well shaded. Tho we went there in winter, it must be good for summer too. Nice view and moderate difficult. Dog friendly.

I love this place because my dog can be completely off leash. Its safe and dog owners know their dogs limits. Love taking the pooch up there!

So super haunted, theres an old rehab center/asylum thats very creepy 10/10 almost got chased by an angry ghost

Pulgas Ridge Open Space is an easy and dog-friendly park in San Carlos. You can choose shorter and easier routes or pick slightly harder and longer ones per your interest and time. Expect to see many dogs including an area where they can be unleashed. Certain trails get close to 280.

To keep everyone apart the trail is now one way and it works really well. Just please wear a mask if you do get close to other people/groups

Nice trails. A bit dusty though

Accessible open space preserve! Not only is it right off 280 & Edgewood but there is an accessible trail. The parking lot is fairly small but does have a pit toilet. The best part is the off leash dog area. That hike to that area is short (.4 mi.) but uphill the entire way. Good place to kill an hour or two with your canine.

Great hiking and the trails are one way due to COVID. We went in the late afternoon and only saw 3 people on the trail.

Nice but need a trail map before setting out. Short trails and very narrow paths. Hilly terrain and some nice stop points on most. 5 trails total and two longer ENDURANCE HILL CLIMB PATHS...Bring a nice phone or camera.Great nature shots all over...

A really nice Hidden gem of the peninsula area. Rarely crowded even on the weekends. I recommend doing the full loop if you can. This is a great place for dogs who behave well off leash. Enjoy!

Dogs off leash allowed for part of the trail. One way direction in and out of trail for social distancing

A great nature preserve to go hiking at. There are a couple of miles of trails and you are allowed to bring your dog. There is an even an off leash area in the middle of the preserve for those with dogs. The views from the hill summits on a clear day are spectacular. The trails meander among the hills and down into the valleys proving a nice change of scenery within the preserve.

Easy to moderate dog and kid friendly hike. They installed one direction signs for COVID which most hikers follow.

Good hiking with ample shade and well defined trails. And an occasional snake...

A perfect work out to walk up the hill to see the view and then come back down through the shade and trees. Be careful though, on hot days the trek up is quite something so bring plenty of water!

Very nice hiking trail with great views

Wonderful place to take the dogs for a nice hike. Peaceful with both sweeping views and forested bits. Theres only one poop bin at the very beginning so if your buddy drops one, youll have to carry it out the whole way just be prepared.

Allows dogs, and impliments 1 way trails which help during Covid. Its not as green as one would hope, which is the reduction of a star.

Always the best! Of youre unhappy, you leave glad you showed up! I took my grandson and to of his buddies there. Three 9 year olds, can you imagine??!! They had a Ball!! Left my Heart in San Francisco and youll know why

Nice hiking. The Off Leash area is a nice walk to. The part that is not so good from a dogs perspective is that on the longer loops the 4-leggers are supposed to be leashed up. BRING your own bags for dog .

Tip: Nearest trash can is at Edgewood Park, really close and hard to miss. The bin is in the main parking. You can be in and out in less than 1 minute. Dogs are not allowed in Edgewood Park so ensure your furry friend will not go out of your car.My husband and I would pick up improperly disregarded poop bags along the way and dispose the bags elsewhere. Please consider doing the same to keep our beloved Pulgas Ridge Park clean. Kudos to Kiara’s (the husky) dad for starting this. Remember, it only takes one person to rectify the mistakes of many people.Loving the off-leash dog area! It is better than our local dog park.Parking is an issue but you can always wait or park by the street. A restroom is available to use - it is okay, clean and tolerable to use.Bring your poop bag and dispose it properly. Don’t leave it in the park. No trash service here too.

Theres a wide variety of trails to explore here. You can hike at your own pace and get some great exposure to nature. One of the great mid-level trail complexes in the Bay Area.

Not pristine, but a great place to hike, especially if you are (or have) a dog

Beautiful 4- mile hike, not difficult, lots of flowers, not lots of parking but plenty on the street.

The trail has shade for most of the part. We were going uphill under shade so it felt so much better

Excellent place.

Nice hiking trails. 2hrs

Well maintained, mix of shade and sun, and one of the view off parks that allows dogs off leash. Our golden retriever loves it here.

This is the hidden jewel of Silicon Valley. A bit off the main roads, but well worth the effort. The Temple is a grand beauty with columns of majesty. The water there is some of the best water in the entire country. It is a royal sight to see. Make sure you check out the times theyve open because they are odd.

Pros: very close to the urban areas!! diverse views, diverse Flora, a few animals (I saw 2 deers and 2 hares)Cons: too close to the highway, we could hear the cars for a long time. I also wish theyd dig a tunnel under I280 to get to the other side. Views are great but not exceptional.

A really nice place for a short hike, not an all day place though.

Very good coastal trail

Great hiking trails of medium difficulty with a combination of oak forests and open meadows. Beautiful views once you get to the top. Can be pretty warm in the summer time, so bring water.

Really nice place to come with family

It is an excellent place for a stroll.it would be ideal if there was security along trail to keep the crazies at bay.last time i was there i seen some guy with a selfie stick screaming and threatening other trail goers.The man was also hurling racist words against visible latinos.i tried to confront him and he raised up his selfie stick as if he was about to hit me with it.He mentioned how he was a successful youtuber ( i have never seen this guy before)other than that experience i have enjoyed this path.

Great trails that get less used then Edgewood forest.

Peaceful plenty of trails

Finding nice, open spaces in the Bay Area is a real premium. Bay Meadows Park happens to be one of these places with large, expansive real estate for fun and games. The Good: Spaces - Large grass area for flag football, flying kites or a picnic. Breeze - Its a bit windy here so thats either a good or bad thing depending on what you want to do. Peaceful - This park isnt overly crowded so you have ample space to run around.

Dog friendly Open Space.Leash required on all trails except one loop. It is clearly marked. The off leash area is not fenced in, so if your dog bolts it can get lost.Poop bags required and they recently installed receptacles for the dog waste at the trailheads adjacent to the main parking lot.

Great workout in a beautiful setting I can do in about an hour. Parking is usually easy. Pulgas offers several different paths.

The trail is a beautiful place for a walk. However, on my last venture out there was a man filming women as they walked by. I over heard him whisper how good one smelled. I approached him and was threatened to be beaten with a selfie stick. He said the women want me because Im a successful YouTuber and a sexy greek god whatever that means

Nice park. There are ticks here though. Be sure to check yourself and your dog after hiking this park.

Love that theres different trails and also dog friendly. There a bathroom near the parking lot too.

This place was beautiful. Wonderful place to go hiking and get some fresh air.

THIS PLACE HAS THE BEST BEST BEST SICILIAN CANNOLI.ANYTHING FROM SICILY IS THE BEST.

Great views! Pretty uphill hike

Nice spot for a loop though chaparral and oak forests with lovely views.

Really great place to take your dog off-leash, the pups love it!

A beautiful place for a walk!

Great options for a 2.5 mile loop or 4.5 mile loop, depending on your mood. One of the few places around that allows dogs, so its our go-to spot.

Theres quite a bit of shade along the trails if you hike in the summer. Restroom located at the trail head. Trails are dog-friendly but some parts are too narrow to walk comfortably with dogs. Also found some foxtail alongside the trail. It is very hard to cross others. There are a few vista points with views of rolling hills. I prefer some of the other trails in the area, that have similar views.

Majestic views, lots of shade. There is also a small public bathroom. Havent seen any tables or benches, but dogs are allowed. Some areas are for off leash.

Great place to go trail running and walk your dogs. I would suggest this place if youre plan of starting to get into the hiking scene, this place would be a great start!

Great place to hike with your dog or run trails. Some of the upper areas are exposed so make sure and bring plenty of water for you and your furry friends.

Pretty quiet with a nice view.

Great place to hike. There are several different trails...some loops...so can make it as long or short as you like. Dogs are allowed. Beautiful scenery. Considered a moderate hike.

Super beautiful! Would have loved the off-leash area to be bigger for dogs.

Cool overtook, but barely any parking.

I dont know why I went here or if I did but it says I did so what. Its a preserve in a place that needs preserving 5 s all day.

Omg. Excellent place for a get away and in to nature!

Great hiking

The nice thing is that it has this middle area where dogs are allowed off leash. The area follows the main road. On the trails, the dogs are allowed, but have to be put on leash againl

Very nice hiking trades. Beautiful views

It feels authentic. They like it when you speak Spanish. Tacos are good.

First time here in over a yesr.. Besutiful but the dog owners still leave rheir plastic bag full of poop on the trails.. why oh why?

Great dog friendly ill open space on the peninsula

Great place for a walk

Very nice place to go hiking had a blast

It was a bit crowded so social distancing was problematic. Lots of plants and flowers to observe and photograph.

Great for a shot walk if you dont mind the sound of cars. People seems to like it since you can take your dogs.

It was still open on April 4th. Thanks for keeping these hiking areas open.

Well maintained trails. Lots of dogs.

Great spot with a wonderful view.

Good place to walk around and enjoy nature

Nice hike with great views of the hills.

Great place for a dog walk with leash/off leash areas. Plenty of parking and good views. Some trail areas are gravel cement and others are dirt paths. Have seen many hikers take old dogs, which is nice.

Extraordinary views, excellent work out for you and your feline buddy. Top notch trail!