Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a beautiful mixture of rolling savanna grassland and broadleaf evergreen forest. It varies in elevation from 275 feet in the northeast to 775 feet in the southwest. Wildlife abounds on the preserve and it is not uncommon to see deer, bobcats, coyotes, and many varieties of birds. Each area of the preserve has something different to offer, whether it is a view of the bay, a quiet walk through the grasslands, or a snooze by the lake.

The preserve's parking lot is located at:

1530 Arastradero Road, 1/4 mile north of Page Mill Road.
Phone: 650-329-2423.

NOTICE
Foothills Park, the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, and the surrounding area are habitats for the California mountain lion.

The California Department of Fish and Game offer the following suggestions for you when traveling in mountain lion country.

• Do Not Hike, Bike or Jog Alone.
• Keep Children Close to You.
• Keep Dogs on a Leash.

Hiking, Biking and Equestrian Trails
The Pearson-Arastradero Preserve has 10.25 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Most of the trails (6.6 miles) are open year-round. Some trails (3.6 miles) are designated as "seasonal" and are closed at the trailhead after heavy rain (see table below). When the ground is firm enough to ride and hike on without causing erosion damage, the trails are re-opened by preserve rangers.

Please be courteous to other trail users. Always yield to equestrians. Bikes must also yield to hikers. When in a group, avoid blocking the trail. Help preserve the land by staying on trails.

Seasonal Trail Condition Advisories

For daily trail condition updates please check the bulletin board in the preserve parking lot or call 650-329-2423 and ask for the for the latest trail conditions in the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve.

Help Prevent Sudden Oak Death!
Did you know, if you have hiked or rode in an area with Sudden Oak Death, your shoes or
bike tires can transfer spores from that area to the wet and muddy ground in the preserve.
Please help us protect your preserve by observing the closed trails.

Hours
Open daily from 8:00 am until sunset.

Preserve Rules
Park in designated parking spaces at the parking lot.
Dogs are required to be on leash at all times.
Fires, barbecues and smoking are prohibited anywhere in the preserve.
No hunting or camping.

Lake and Fishing
Arastradero Lake is a twenty minute hike from the parking lot and is open all year to fishing. All California Fish and Game rules apply. Boats, flotation devices, and swimming are not permitted.