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Pillar Point Overlook loop from

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California

San Mateo County

Pillar Point Overlook loop from

Easy

4.8

(4470)

8,444

hikers

Pillar Point Overlook loop from

01:01

3.33km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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779 m

Pillar Point Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.66 km

North Ridge Trail, Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can enjoy the shade provided by the lush canopy of Douglas Firs and ferns along the way, and as you emerge from the forested section, you can catch a spectacular view of the ocean.

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3.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.64 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Pillar Point Overlook

North Ridge Trail, Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

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