Best trails near San Carlos

33 trails · 33 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near San Carlos, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 33 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Rambler Trail
#1 Rambler Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Ohlone Trail
#2 Ohlone Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
J
John Brooks Trail
#3 John Brooks Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Sheep Camp Trail
#4 Sheep Camp Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Headbanger
#5 Headbanger
3.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Elevator Trail
#6 Elevator Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Berry Trail
#7 Berry Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
B
Berry Trail
#8 Berry Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Lake Loop Trail
#9 Lake Loop Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Redwood Creek Trail
#10 Redwood Creek Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Redwood Creek Bridge
#11 Redwood Creek Bridge
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Redwood Creek Walk
#12 Redwood Creek Walk
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Edgewood Trail
#13 Edgewood Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Oak Meadow Loop Trail
#14 Oak Meadow Loop Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Eaton Canyon Trail
#15 Eaton Canyon Trail
0.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near San Carlos

The San Carlos area has 33 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near San Carlos

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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