Take the slow, winding and short Chris MacIntosh trail. the way the light pours through this tiny section of forest is lovely. You'll usually find birds and squirrels talking to one another and if you're lucky, you just might catch sight of a deer 🦌.

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Location: San Mateo County, California, United States

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