
Butano State Park
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Butano is a hidden canyon redwood park on the San Mateo coast, offering 40 miles of hiking trails through second-growth and old-growth redwoods largely free of weekend crowds. The loop trail system, trail camps, and proximity to Pescadero make it a superb backpacking destination less than an hour from Silicon Valley. Birding in the redwood canyons is exceptional.
Accepted Passes
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