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Mountain biking trails

San Mateo County

Water Dog Lake – Chaparral Trail loop from Redwood City

Mountain biking trails

San Mateo County

Water Dog Lake – Chaparral Trail loop from Redwood City

Moderate

5.0

(8172)

11,645

riders

Water Dog Lake – Chaparral Trail loop from Redwood City

02:21

29.7km

540m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.2 km for 121 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.59 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is actually an obstructed stream, once dammed up to provide water to nearby Belmont. Now it's a fantastic recreation site, with several loops of trails that are good for hiking, running and biking.

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2

9.69 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Watch out for poison oak when hiking around Water Dog Lake! As long as you avoid the three-leaved menace, you'll find some nice dirt trails, and welcome shade from oak trees, around this lake.

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3

13.2 km

Top of John Brooks Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the John Brooks Trail, you're treated to peaceful views of the surrounding San Francisco Peninsula Watershed.

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4

14.8 km

Hidden Canyon Park

Highlight • Canyon

A nice pocket of multi-use, natural-surface trails. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on leash.

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5

14.8 km

Chaparral Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Chaparral Trail is an easy trail that can be ridden in both directions. A great trail for a ride with the whole family.

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6

19.4 km

Waterdog Lake

Highlight • Lake

B

29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.23 km

4.46 km

4.23 km

2.31 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

9.49 km

1.76 km

624 m

259 m

187 m

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