The Dusky-footed Woodrat Trail is now open. This approximately 2-mile trail reaches from the western end of the Hassler Trail, ascends to the ridge that adjoins San Francisco Water Department lands, and descends to the easternmost end of the Cordilleras Trail.

Trail renamed. Extending from the Blue Oak Trail through the preserve's south canyon, and connecting with the Polly Geraci Trail, the recently completed Sagebrush Trail has been renamed the Dick Bishop Trail in memoriam of a former District Board member.

The new parking area was completed in late 2005 with help from a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grant that was also used for the two new trails. The parking area is located off Edmonds Road and provides 21 standard parking spaces, two wheelchair-accessible parking spaces, and a restroom facility. Following construction activities, native vegetation was planted around the perimeter of the parking area.

An easy-access "connector" trail links the preserve's parking area with the 0.8-mile Cordilleras Trail, which is designed to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, or visitors desiring a less strenuous open space experience. The Cordilleras Trail parallels a road through a meadow, and a short stroll takes visitors to a bench located in a quiet, wooded area by Cordilleras Creek, which flows with the arrival of winter rains. Across the creek, the one-mile Polly Geraci Trail ascends an oak-covered hillside to the top of the preserve, where vegetation changes to chaparral, providing a great place to enjoy the view. The Polly Geraci Trail meets the paved Hassler Trail, which in turn connects to the Blue Oak Trail and Cordilleras Trail, creating an easy two-mile loop. Visitors may let their dogs off-leash in the 17.5-acre area in the center of the preserve.

HOW TO GET THERE

Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is located in the hills above the towns of San Carlos and Redwood City. From Highway 280, exit Edgewood Road. Travel 0.75 miles northeast on Edgewood Road toward Redwood City. Turn left (north) on Crestview Drive, then immediately turn left on Edmonds Road. Follow Edmonds Road to the preserve entrance on the right (near the chain link fence).

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