The best running trails in San Mateo County
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Running in San Mateo County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in San Mateo County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.
Intermediate 00:36 5.59km | |
Intermediate 00:36 5.29km | |
Intermediate 00:33 4.50km | |
Intermediate 00:58 8.19km | |
Expert 01:27 11.6km | |
Easy 00:17 2.19km | |
Intermediate 00:43 5.92km | |
Intermediate 00:53 8.43km | |
Intermediate 00:55 8.85km |
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00:36
5.59km
6:23/km
40m
40m
Intermediate3
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 2
00:36
5.29km
6:50/km
30m
30m
Intermediate1
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 
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00:33
4.50km
7:19/km
130m
130m
Intermediate1
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 4
00:58
8.19km
7:02/km
240m
240m
IntermediateIntermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 5
01:27
11.6km
7:27/km
520m
520m
ExpertExpert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 6
00:17
2.19km
7:58/km
50m
50m
EasyEasy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 7
00:43
5.92km
7:18/km
150m
150m
IntermediateIntermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 8
00:53
8.43km
6:14/km
60m
60m
Intermediate5.0
(3)
138
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 9
00:55
8.85km
6:10/km
20m
20m
Intermediate5.0
(2)
123
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
01:14
11.9km
6:14/km
60m
60m
5.0
(1)
119
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- La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
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- Tunitas Creek Open Space Preserve (Closed)
- Miramontes Ridge Open Space Preserve (Closed)
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- Long Ridge Open Space Preserve (Closed Areas)
- Moss Beach
- El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
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- Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park
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- Brisbane
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- Huddart County Park
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- Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
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- Hillsborough
- Wunderlich County Park
- Menlo Park
- Ravenswood Open Space Preserve
- San Pedro Valley County Park
- El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve (Closed Area)
- Teague Hill Open Space Preserve
- Baywood Park
- Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve (Closed Area)
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- West Menlo Park
- San Bruno
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- Millbrae
- La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve (Closed Areas)
- Portola Redwoods State Park
- Thornewood Open Space Preserve (Closed Area)
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