Trails
Old Trout Farm Loop Trail
Maps:
Distance: 0.5mi / 0.8km
Gain: 171ft / 52m
Minimum estimated time: ~17 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
San Mateo County Parks Map
Old Trout Farm Trail begins at the Trout Farm picnic area. The mostly level road takes you along the South Fork of San Pedro Creek. This is a good bird-watching area. A short climb at the end of the road takes you past the remnants of a residence from the trout farm days. You return to the picnic area through a forest of pine and eucalyptus trees.
Recommended Trail Loops:
Old Trout Farm Trail > Brooks Creek Trail Loop
Distance: 0.78mi / 1.26km
Gain: 162ft / 49m
Minimum estimated time: ~23 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
San Mateo County Parks Map
The minimum estimated hiking times are based on Naismith’s rule :
“Allow one hour for every 3 miles (5 km) forward, plus an additional hour for every 2,000 feet (600 m) of ascent.”