1.2 hr
The Gordon Mill Trail begins from the CM00 or CM03 gate/parking area. It is a former logging road and a very wide, well constructed "superhighway." The moderate and monoclinic grade makes for a reasonable option when travel in either the uphill or downhill direction. The initial grassy, exposed hillside soon becomes heavy tree cover. <br><br>Notice the deep road cut on your right as you descend. This was a major road built during the late 1800s to haul lumber and machine-cut shingles from the deep canyons some 1,200 feet below to the Skyline Ridge and on to Redwood City for shipment to San Francisco. The trail parallels a stream for most of its length before ending at a T-junction with the Timberview Trail. Note: bikes are allowed on this trail. <br><br>This trail derives its name from Alexander Gordon who purchased about 400 acres from the Gilbert brothers and erected a lumber mill near here.