San Mateo County, California
1,308 hiking & walking trails · 0parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 29 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in San Mateo County, California
San Mateo County is home to 1,308 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 29 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in San Mateo County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in San Mateo County
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5 more cities in this county.
Sample Trails in San Mateo County
Curated Guides for San Mateo County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in San Mateo County, California?
Yes — we have 1,308 mapped hiking and walking trails in San Mateo County, California, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in San Mateo County, California?
Crack near Montara is rated hard — the toughest classification among San Mateo County, California's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in San Mateo County, California for families?
4 Bridges Trail near San Carlos is one of the best family picks in San Mateo County, California — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for San Mateo County, California?
Each of the 1,308 trails in San Mateo County, California has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in San Mateo County, California?
We don't have parks or recreation areas mapped in San Mateo County, California yet.
Can I go camping in San Mateo County, California?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in San Mateo County, California right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near San Mateo County, California?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across California for more options beyond San Mateo County, California.
Hiking guides for California
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for San Mateo County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in California, Ranked
California's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichCalifornia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten California trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in California
Ten gentle, well-marked California trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in California
California's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in California
Federal parks and recreation areas in California ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in California: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
California's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.