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      Municipal Park containing network of trails. Mostly single track with lots of quick climbs and descents. Two Skills parks contained within (one sanctioned, the other not). Multi-use, with many dogs in the northern half of the park.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Municipal Park
      Land Manager: SF Parks and Rec
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      Region Details
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 2, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      1
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      1
      Trails Trail Running
      1
      Total Distance
      1 mile
      Total Descent Distance
      2,953 ft
      Total Descent
      246 ft
      Total Vertical
      209 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      469 ft
      Reports
      9
      Photos
      3
      Ridden Counter
      58

      Popular McLaren Park Mountain Biking Trails

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      Philosopher's Way

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 0 rides

      Photos of McLaren Park Mountain Bike

      55 |
      Nov 25, 2021 @ 3:18pm
      Nov 25, 2021
      65 |
      Nov 25, 2021 @ 3:18pm
      Nov 25, 2021
      83 |
      Nov 25, 2021 @ 3:18pm
      Nov 25, 2021

      Videos of McLaren Park Mountain Bike

      McLaren Jumps
      112 | May 20, 2022

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Philosopher's Way
      Mar 7, 2021 @ 11:31am
      Mar 7, 2021
      IdealIt would be great to have some signs......Luisdanieldiaz

      Activity Feed

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      maximumragwishlistrouteactivity #61798443
      Nov 14, 2024 @ 5:00pm
      Nov 14, 2024
      alecmcginniswishlistrouteactivity #61320283
      Nov 3, 2024 @ 10:45pm
      Nov 3, 2024
      maximumragwishlistrouteactivity #60250297
      Oct 9, 2024 @ 8:40pm
      Oct 9, 2024
      Glikstarwishlistrouteactivity #46742966
      Nov 27, 2023 @ 9:31pm
      Nov 27, 2023
      Glikstarwishlisttrailactivity #45010022
      Oct 8, 2023 @ 11:57am
      Oct 8, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      ittybitty1909trailPhilosopher's WayThe Bike Park seems to be closed. Check in...
      May 3, 2022 @ 6:06pm
      May 3, 2022
      OllynovtrailPhilosopher's WayAwesome trail with a bit of everything. Under...
      Aug 9, 2020 @ 1:34am
      Aug 9, 2020
      santacruzmb40trailPhilosopher's WayTrail was really fun to ride. A bit wet in...
      Jan 6, 2020 @ 6:07pm
      Jan 6, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      San Bruno Mountain State & County Park1.9 km
      Glen Canyon Park 9 3 4 11.9 km
      Mt. Davidson2.3 km
      Twin Peaks 1 12.6 km
      San Bruno Mountain Park 42.6 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike11 mile246 ft2,953 ft210 ft
      #5,188#2,322911,083
      Hike11 mile246 ft2,953 ft210 ft
      #4,266#2,1379343
      Trail Running11 mile246 ft2,953 ft210 ft
      #4,283#2,13833313
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