2.2 hr
Overview
The Adobe Creek Trail departs the parking lot in Byxbee Park and meanders its way along Adobe Creek, Charleston Slough, Matadero Creek, and the Mayfield Slough providing you amazing opportunities to see a wide variety of water fowl throughout the year. <br><br>The path starts as a wide gravel trail with marshlands on the left and the Byxbee Park Hills on the right. At roughly half a mile, the trail turns to the right and crosses a bridge so that the South San Francisco Bay is on your left. Be on the lookout for windsurfers enjoying themselves out in the bay while various types of birds can be seen along the shores of Adobe Creek. As you approach the 1 mile mark, a large group of sea gulls can be seen nest and resting on an island in Adobe Creek on right. If the tide is low, various species of birds can be seen feeding in the mud along the trail. At 2.25 miles, be on the lookout for Pelicans resting in Adobe Creek on the right side of the trail. <br><br>At roughly the 2.5 mile mark, the Bay Trail to Shoreline breaks off to the left while the Adobe Creek Loop turns from gravel to concrete and approaches Bayshore Road. As you pass 3 miles, the trail crosses Adobe Creek and runs parallel to Highway 101 and Bayshore Road for approximately 3/4 of a mile. The trail crosses Matadero Creek and turns back to gravel as it meanders through the Renzel Marsh and follows Matadero Creek. At 4 miles, the trail takes a hard right turn as it continues to follow Matadero Creek on the right side of the trail while the Byxbee Hills are back on your left. <br><br>Be on the lookout for rabbits, who scurry away when they hear you coming. Herons, Canada geese, and various species of ducks can be seen in Matadero Creek/Mayfield Slough. At the 5.5 mile mark, you arrive back at the junction with the Adobe Loop Trail that you passed earlier. Take a left to make your way back to your car and the parking lot which is 1/4 of a mile from the junction.<br><br>If you want a little sting at the end, cut up over the hill and enjoy a nice view of
Trail Stats
8.8 km
3 m
3 m
2 m
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Photos
When the trail reaches Bayshore Road, the trail is concrete and runs along the highway for a short distance before heading back into the marshlands.
When the trail reaches Bayshore Road, the trail is concrete and runs along the highway for a short distance before heading back into the marshlands.
The trail departs the parking lot via a wide, gravel trail that leads out to the South San Francisco Bay.
The trail departs the parking lot via a wide, gravel trail that leads out to the South San Francisco Bay.
Hundreds of gulls nest and rest on a small island in Adobe Creek.
Hundreds of gulls nest and rest on a small island in Adobe Creek.
Looking down toward Shoreline, you can see the Matadero Creek as it makes it way to the bay.
Looking down toward Shoreline, you can see the Matadero Creek as it makes it way to the bay.
Pelicans, along with other species of birds, rest in Adobe Creek. While they are sleeping and resting here, you can see them flying around as they hunt throughout the day.
Pelicans, along with other species of birds, rest in Adobe Creek. While they are sleeping and resting here, you can see them flying around as they hunt throughout the day.
When the trail turns away from Bayshore Road, the trail turns back to gravel as it makes its way into the marshlands along Matadero Creek.
When the trail turns away from Bayshore Road, the trail turns back to gravel as it makes its way into the marshlands along Matadero Creek.
Rabbits can be seen along the trail if you keep your eyes peeled. They'll take off when they hear you coming.
Rabbits can be seen along the trail if you keep your eyes peeled. They'll take off when they hear you coming.
A pelican flies above Adobe Creek as it goes out to look for food.
A pelican flies above Adobe Creek as it goes out to look for food.
When the tide is out, birds of all types can be seen feeding in the mud. The trail follows Adobe Creek and the Charleston Slough. You can see Windy Hill off in the distance in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
When the tide is out, birds of all types can be seen feeding in the mud. The trail follows Adobe Creek and the Charleston Slough. You can see Windy Hill off in the distance in the Santa Cruz Mountains.