In brief:
5 mile loop through redwoods and sloping meadows. Lots of equestrian traffic.

Distance, category, and difficulty:
This 5 mile loop hike is easy, with about 1270 feet in elevation change. Trailhead elevation is about 500 feet. The featured hike's high point is around 1450 feet. The park's highest elevation is around 2200 feet. There are plenty of opportunities for easy or more challenging hikes -- the trails at Wunderlich are well-graded and even a hike to Skyline and back is manageable.

Exposure:
More shade than sun.

Trail traffic:
Moderate.

Trail surfaces:
Dirt trails and fire roads.

Hiking time:
2 hours.

Season:
Nice any time, but best in early spring.

Getting there:

From Interstate 280 in San Mateo County exit CA 84/Woodside Road (exit 25). Drive west on Woodside Road about 3 miles to the signed park entrance (it's a small sign) on the right (west) side of the road.

GPS Coordinates* for Trailhead:
Latitude 37°24'39.90"N
Longitude 122°15'40.34"W
(* based on Google Earth data, shown as degrees, minutes, seconds)

Gas, food, and lodging:
Gas, restaurants, pay phones, and stores in Woodside, about 2 miles east. No camping in the park.

Trailhead details:
Medium-sized parking lot. No entrance or parking fees. Maps available at information signboard. Restrooms and drinking fountain at the edge of the parking lot. Designated handicapped parking is available, and wheelchairs users may be able to navigate on some trails with assistance (depending on skill level). There's a second entrance on Skyline Boulevard, accessible from the MROSD Sierra Morena trailhead.

Rules:
Trails are open to equestrians and hikers. No bikes, drones, or dogs. Park is open at 8 a.m. and closes at the preset time prior to sunset.

The Official Story:
CSMP's Wunderlich page.
Park office 650-851-1210

Map Options:

• Map from CSMP.
• Dave Baselt's Skyline Ridge map is an excellent guide to Wunderlich and other neighboring parks (order from Redwood Hikes).

Wunderlich in a nutshell -- a printable, text only guide to the featured hike.


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