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Sawyer Camp Trail

San Mateo
On-Leash
4.3
easy
6 miles
Paved, flat

About This Trail

Scenic paved trail along Crystal Springs Reservoir. Flat, well-maintained path popular with joggers and dog walkers. Beautiful redwood and oak tree canopy in sections.

Features

🌲 forest🏞️ lake

Best For

🐕 Small Dogs🐕 Senior Dogs🐕 Puppies

Videos

Beautiful Redwoods! Hiking Crystal Springs and Dean Trail, Huddart County Park, CA. 5 Miles 900ft.

Norse American Adventures

Crystal Springs Reservoir Trail featured on OpenRoad With Doug McConnell (full Episode 58)

San Mateo County Parks Foundation

Crystal Springs Trail (Sawyer Camp Trail) in 4K

Eugene Lang

Trail Info

Parking
Free lots at both trailheads
Water
Water fountains at trailheads
Tips
Popular with cyclists — keep dogs close. No access to the reservoir. Gets windy in the afternoon.
Best Time
Morning for fewer cyclists
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