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San Mateo County
Belmont

Top of John Brooks Trail – Water Dog Lake loop from Waterdog Lake Open Space

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San Mateo County
Belmont

Top of John Brooks Trail – Water Dog Lake loop from Waterdog Lake Open Space

Moderate

41

hikers

Top of John Brooks Trail – Water Dog Lake loop from Waterdog Lake Open Space

02:35

8.78km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.41 km

Top of John Brooks Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the John Brooks Trail, you're treated to peaceful views of the surrounding San Francisco Peninsula Watershed.

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2

3.17 km

Hidden Canyon Park

Highlight • Canyon

A nice pocket of multi-use, natural-surface trails. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on leash.

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3

6.03 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is actually an obstructed stream, once dammed up to provide water to nearby Belmont. Now it's a fantastic recreation site, with several loops of trails that are good for hiking, running and biking.

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4

6.13 km

Water Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Watch out for poison oak when hiking around Water Dog Lake! As long as you avoid the three-leaved menace, you'll find some nice dirt trails, and welcome shade from oak trees, around this lake.

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8.78 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

4.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

1.40 km

827 m

241 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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