- Summary: This is a 2.2 mile hike that is going to take you out and back along the Cañada Road, until you reach the Pulgas Water Temple.
- Location: This hike is located at the Pulgas Water Temple and Crystal Springs Trail, which is located in San Mateo County
- Distance: The entire distance for this walk is 2.2 miles from beginning to end.
- Category and Difficulty: This trail is categorized as an easy one as it is a light traffic trail on dirt trails that trace the side of the road.
- Exposure: The exposure for this trail is almost completely exposed with very little opportunity for shade.
- Traffic: The traffic on this trail is generally light to moderate.
- Trail Surface: The trail surfaces on this trail are all dirt.
- Walk Time: The average walk time for this particular trail is one hour or less.
- Season: This trailhead is nice at any time of the year.
- Trailhead Coordinates: The Junction of Edgewood and Cañada trailhead can be found at 37°27'50.72"N Latitude and 122°17'52.45"W Longitude. The Water temple parking lot trailhead can be found at 37°28'58.25"N Latitude and 122°18'55.42"W Longitude
Amenities: There are no amenities in the area.
Rules: Both hikers and equestrians are permitted to use the Crystal Springs Trail. The water temple trail is only permitted to hikers at this time. Dogs are not allowed on either trail.
Fees: There are no parking or entrance fees at this trailhead.
Map: A good map for getting to this region is the AAA San Francisco Bay Region map.
Accommodations: At the water temple you will find two different handicapped designated parking spots, and additional parking is provided in a nearby paved lot. Access is only provided on Monday through Friday as the water temple is not open during weekends. Cañada Road is closed from 9am until 4pm between Edgewood and the CA 92 except for during foul weather, winter and holidays. There are two wheelchair accessible toilets that are located in the parking lot's southern section. There is a 30 minute signed limit in this parking lot. There is parking for approximately 20 vehicles between Cañada and Edgewood. No maps are available, no restrooms are available and this area can get crowded during weekends.
Public Transportation: There is no public transportation available at or near this trailhead.
How to Get There: If you take the Interstate 280 from San Mateo County, you can take the #29 exit which is Edgewood Road. Then drive westbound until you reach the Cañada Road junction and take a right turn so that you are heading north. Drive for another 1.5 miles and then you can turn left right into the parking lot for the trailhead.
Another option is to hike to the temple, which means parking at the junction between Cañada Road and Edgewood.
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Originally posted 2009-10-14 03:52:11. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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