When to Go
Wildflowers blaze alongside the hillsides of San Bruno Mountain State Park through spring and early summer, making this the most colorful time to hike. It’s possible to hike in the park year-round, weather depending, but morning fogs are common, and winds can pick up suddenly even in summer—dress in layers and come prepared. Popular trails can get busy on summer and holiday weekends, so make an early start to get a jump on the crowds.
Know Before You Go
- San Bruno Mountain State Park is located just west of Brisbane, nine miles south of downtown San Francisco or about a 15-minute drive.
- Daily parking fees are charged at the state park.
- Facilities at San Bruno Mountain State Park include picnic areas with barbecue pits, restrooms, and drinking water.
- There are accessible parking places and restrooms at San Bruno Mountain. The Bog Trail is also accessible.
San Bruno Mountain State Park
Admire the San Francisco skyline from the mountaintops at this urban state park.
Rugged mountains, sweeping grasslands, and wildflower-speckled valleys lie just outside the city limits at San Bruno Mountain State Park—just 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco. Hit the trail to explore 12 miles of scenic hikes and bike rides, trek up to hilltop viewpoints for a view over San Francisco, the central bay, and the Pacific Ocean, then fire up the barbecue for a picnic lunch. Wildlife enthusiasts will be in their element here, and you might even spot a rare mission blue butterfly. There’s no public campground at San Bruno Mountain, but group camping is possible in summer by reservation.
Rugged mountains, sweeping grasslands, and wildflower-speckled valleys lie just outside the city limits at San Bruno Mountain State Park—just 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco. Hit the trail to explore 12 miles of scenic hikes and bike rides, trek up to hilltop viewpoints for a view over San Francisco, the central bay, and the Pacific Ocean, then fire up the barbecue for a picnic lunch. Wildlife enthusiasts will be in their element here, and you might even spot a rare mission blue butterfly. There’s no public campground at San Bruno Mountain, but group camping is possible in summer by reservation.
When to Go
Wildflowers blaze alongside the hillsides of San Bruno Mountain State Park through spring and early summer, making this the most colorful time to hike. It’s possible to hike in the park year-round, weather depending, but morning fogs are common, and winds can pick up suddenly even in summer—dress in layers and come prepared. Popular trails can get busy on summer and
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Wildflowers blaze alongside the hillsides of San Bruno Mountain State Park through spring and early summer, making this the most colorful time to hike. It’s possible to hike in the park year-round, weather depending, but morning fogs are common, and winds can pick up suddenly even in summer—dress in layers and come prepared. Popular trails can get busy on summer and holiday weekends, so make an early start to get a jump on the crowds.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —