41 min
Overview
The trailhead is located in the picnic area at the main entrance to the Edgewood Park and Nature Preserve. You can park in the lot or along Edgewood Road and then make your way toward the picnic area. There is a road to a private residence to the lefthand side of the fence, while the path leading to the Sylvan Trail stays on the righthand side of the fence. The Sylvan Trail breaks off to the left and begins to climb away from the parking lot.<br><br>The trail follows the edge of the preserve as it begins to climb the hillside. Private residences sit to the left and provide a reminder of what the whole area could have become if the preserve had not been created. Roughly a tenth of a mile into the trail, the Baywood Glen Trail takes off to the right and climbs to the Franciscan Trail. The Sylvan Trail continues straight ahead through the woods as it climbs the hill. On the left hand side of the trail, the hill drops steeply into a ravine as the trail as wildflowers can be seen on the hill above the trail on the right. After .5 miles, the trail climbs up a series of switchbacks and begins to emerge from the woods. Views of the surround hills and homes begin to come into view. Around .9 miles, views of the South Bay and features like Blair Island, Dumbarton Bridge, and Redwood City spread out before you. <br><br>Climbing gently for the last tenth of a mile, the trail emerges at a wide intersection with the Serpentine Trail. Going straight ahead will allow you to follow the Serpentine Trail to the Sunset Trail. If you go to the right, the Serpentine Trail will take you to the open fields of the preserve where you can take either the Old Stage Road or the Edgewood Trail back to the parking lot and your car.
Trail Stats
1.7 km
138 m
199 m
71 m
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Photos
The picnic area in Edgewood Park.
The picnic area in Edgewood Park.
A palm tree is a curious site in the woods. Located on the Sylvan Trail, it stands out from the other vegetation in the park.
A palm tree is a curious site in the woods. Located on the Sylvan Trail, it stands out from the other vegetation in the park.
The Sylvan Trail starts just up this trail in the picnic area.
The Sylvan Trail starts just up this trail in the picnic area.
This is the best view along the trail of the surrounding area. Most of the views are obstructed by the trees in the area.
This is the best view along the trail of the surrounding area. Most of the views are obstructed by the trees in the area.
While there aren't as many flowers along the trail as other areas in the park, they can still be found here and there.
While there aren't as many flowers along the trail as other areas in the park, they can still be found here and there.
The trail gets noticeably rougher in this section. Its hard on ankles as the trail moves uphill.
The trail gets noticeably rougher in this section. Its hard on ankles as the trail moves uphill.
The trail intersects with the Serpentine Trail at a large open area.
The trail intersects with the Serpentine Trail at a large open area.
Because it is a natural preserve, trees are not removed when they fall across the trail. Here, a fallen tree lies between 2 switchbacks.
Because it is a natural preserve, trees are not removed when they fall across the trail. Here, a fallen tree lies between 2 switchbacks.
The Serpentine Trail as it runs along the ridge. You can see the wildflowers blooming in the evening. Deer feed in the fields in the evening.
The Serpentine Trail as it runs along the ridge. You can see the wildflowers blooming in the evening. Deer feed in the fields in the evening.
Views of the Serpentine Trail and Sylvan Trail work their way through the preserve as the San Francisco Bay sits in the background.
Views of the Serpentine Trail and Sylvan Trail work their way through the preserve as the San Francisco Bay sits in the background.
The trail emerges from the woods and into fields that offer great views of the San Francisco Bay area.
The trail emerges from the woods and into fields that offer great views of the San Francisco Bay area.
Trees in the woods are covered in moss, making it great for those who want to explore the plant life in the preserve.
Trees in the woods are covered in moss, making it great for those who want to explore the plant life in the preserve.
The trail breaks to the right and climbs the hillside.
The trail breaks to the right and climbs the hillside.