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Baywood Glen Trail

Overview

The Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve is located 1.1 miles east of I-280 on Edgewood Road. Access to the Baywood Glen Trail is found on the Sylvan Trail, about a tenth of a mile form the picnic area located at the park entrance and visitor center. There is a relatively large parking lot at the entrance.<br><br>Leaving the Sylvan Trail, the Baywood Glen Trail climbs gently up the hillside via a series of switchbacks, eight in all. The trail is a relatively narrow, dirt path that makes its way through the woods. It is completely shaded, making it a good trail to take at any point in the day. Due to the canopy of trees, there are fewer wildflowers found along this trail compared to other trails in the preserve. The trees also obscure the views of the surrounding hills and the San Francisco Bay. The trail finally emerges from the woods at the junction with the Franciscan Trail.<br><br>Following the Franciscan Trail to the left will allow you to explore other parts of the preserve and enjoy the views and grasslands found there. Following the Franciscan Trail straight ahead will allow you to eventually meet up with the Old Stage Road, which you can follow it back to the parking lot and visitor center.<br><br>For more information on the trail, you can visit the park's website: <a href="http://parks.smcgov.org/baywood-glen-trail" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">parks.smcgov.org/baywood-gl&hellip;</a>

Trail Stats

Duration
25 min
Length
1.1 km
Elevation Gain
85 m
High Point
187 m
Low Point
101 m
Grade
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Photos

The trail as it emerges from the woods and it meets the Franciscan Trail.
The trail as it emerges from the woods and it meets the Franciscan Trail.

The trail as it emerges from the woods and it meets the Franciscan Trail.

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.

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.

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.

While there aren't as many flowers along the trail as other areas in the park, they can still be found here and there.

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.

This is the best view along the trail of the surrounding area. Most of the views are obstructed by the trees in the area.

The trail as it ascends through the woods. It is well shaded, offering a reprieve from the sun.
The trail as it ascends through the woods. It is well shaded, offering a reprieve from the sun.

The trail as it ascends through the woods. It is well shaded, offering a reprieve from the sun.

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.

Because it is a natural preserve, trees are not removed when they fall across the trail. Here, a fallen tree lies between 2 switchbacks.

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.

Trees in the woods are covered in moss, making it great for those who want to explore the plant life in the preserve.

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