The Peninsula's Newest Trail Run: Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail

Route: 12 mile out-and-back Elevation Gain: 1,520 ft Start/End: Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35) at Hwy 92, San Mateo County, CA Terrain: Wide crushed-rock trail, coastal scrub to cypress and redwood forest The brand-new Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail opened to the public in August 2026. It's free, but you need an online permit, so get yours from the SFPUC here: https://www.sfpuc.gov/learning/come-v... If you're looking for a trail run escape near the San Francisco Peninsula, this one is worth adding to the rotation.