Sam McDonald County Park
| Sam McDonald Park | |
|---|---|
Redwood forest in Sam McDonald County Park | |
| Type | Parkland |
| Location | 13435 Pescadero Creek Road Loma Mar, California |
| Coordinates | 37°17′48″N 122°15′56″W / 37.29667°N 122.26556°W |
| Area | 867 acres (351 ha) |
| Created | 1970 |
| Operated by | San Mateo County, California |
| Open | All year |
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Sam McDonald Park, located between La Honda and Loma Mar in San Mateo County, California, United States, is operated by the San Mateo County Department of Parks. The park is 867 acres (3.51 km2) of redwood forest, mixed woods and open meadows. Trails climb up to a ridgeline with views across the Pescadero Creek valley, Butano Ridge, and the Pacific Ocean. The park includes Heritage Grove and borders Pescadero Creek County Park through which it connects to Memorial County Park, Portola Redwoods State Park, and Big Basin Redwoods State Park (via a trail easement across private lands). Horseback riding is popular here, and many use Jack Brook Horse Camp.