El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve: A Nature Lover’s Paradise

Getting There

• Car

  From any point within Redwood National and State Parks, head south towards CA-101. Merge onto CA-101 South. Take exit 404 for CA-84 toward Redwood City. Continue on CA-84 West until you reach the junction with CA-35. Turn left onto CA-35 South (Skyline Blvd). El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve will be located at the intersection of CA-35 and Skyline Blvd. Look for the entrance on the right side.

• Public Transportation

  From Redwood National and State Parks, take a bus or shuttle service to Redwood City. Use SamTrans bus service (Route 397) to get from the parks to Redwood City. Once in Redwood City, transfer to a local bus that goes towards CA-35. You may need to check the schedule in advance as bus services can vary. Upon reaching the CA-35 and Skyline Blvd intersection, you will need to walk approximately 0.5 miles to reach the entrance of El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, start from Redwood National and State Parks and head towards CA-101. Use the bike paths that run parallel to the highway. Once you reach CA-84, follow the road towards Redwood City. From CA-84, turn onto CA-35 South (Skyline Blvd). The preserve will be on your right. Note that you will need to wear a helmet and follow any local cycling laws for safety.