San Pedro Valley County Park

San Pedro Valley County Park is a nature reserve spanning roughly 1,000 acres in the coastal hills south of San Francisco with mixed forest and grassland habitats. The landscape includes eucalyptus trees, native shrubland, and seasonal creeks that flow through valleys and canyons.

The location was once home to a trout farm before being converted into a public recreation area in recent decades. This transformation allowed the landscape to return to a more natural state with restored wildlife habitat.

The park serves as a gathering place where visitors come to experience the native plants and wildlife of the San Francisco Peninsula. The trails draw people who want to connect with the local landscape and its seasonal rhythms.

The park has several trails suited to different fitness levels, from easy walks to challenging hikes through the hills. Plan your visit for winter or early spring when rainfall fills the creeks and brings out the most water features and plant growth.

The creeks within the park serve as spawning grounds for steelhead trout, fish that migrate between the ocean and freshwater streams. These fish rely on clean flowing water and reveal the health of the entire creek ecosystem.