10.1 mi
Distance
2,077 ft
Elev. Gain
4h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Fifield-Cahill Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail in San Mateo County, California. It is 10 miles long and gains 2,077 feet. It is in or next to Highlands, California.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
On SFPUC Peninsula Watershed lands; access by reservation only via docent-led group excursions (Wed/Sat/Sun). Reserve through the SFPUC online system.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 116 ft |
| High point | 6.0 mi | 362 ft |
| End | 10.1 mi | 116 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
SFPUC Peninsula Watershed; access only via reservation on docent-led guided hikes.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Highlands, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- San Mateo County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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