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Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
San Carlos
Mixed
4.4
moderate
3.3 miles
↑ 500 ft
Dirt, grass
About This Trail
The only Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) preserve with a designated off-leash area — 17.5 acres in the centre of this 366-acre preserve, reached from the Cordilleras, Polly Geraci/Hassler and Blue Oak trails. Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash on every other trail here. Rolling hills with grasslands and oak trees, less crowded than many Bay Area dog spots.
Features
⛰️ hills
Best For
🐕 Large Dogs🐕 Shy Dogs
Videos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve (Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District) allows dogs off-leash on trails, provided they are under voice control and within sight. Dogs must be leashed near the Crystal Springs Reservoir boundary area. The preserve spans 750 acres of oak woodland and chaparral near Redwood City.
Location
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Parking
Small free lot on Edmonds Road
Water
No water — bring your own
Tips
Off-leash only inside the signed 17.5-acre area in the middle of the preserve, and you must still carry a leash there; 6-foot leash on all other trails per MROSD. Ticks are common — check your dog after the hike. Rattlesnakes in summer.
Best Time
Spring when wildflowers bloom
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