Area
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 366-acre site near the City of San Carlos and provides trails for hiking and walking one's dog, including an off-leash area. The Preserve's six miles of trails offers access to cool canyons and a ridge top with views toward the bay and surrounding hillsides.
Dog Access: Dogs are allowed on ALL trails in this Preserve. Must be on a leash except when in off-leash area.
Cordilleras Trail • 0.8 mi.: The trail parallels a service-only road and later breaks away from the road and brings visitors to a quiet wooded valley with a bench, next to the Cordilleras Creek.
Visit the Easy Access Opportunities page for additional information.
Visitors can let their dogs off-leash in the 17.5-acre area located in the center of the Preserve, accessible from the Cordilleras Trail, Polly Geraci/Hassler Trails, and the Blue Oak Trail. While in this area, visitors must have a leash in their possession and their dog must be under voice control.
Note: Area is fenced and signed at entrances, but there is no fencing around the off-leash area.