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Methusela Tree – Sierra Morena Trail loop from Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

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United States

California

San Mateo County

Methusela Tree – Sierra Morena Trail loop from Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Easy

3.2

(5)

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Methusela Tree – Sierra Morena Trail loop from Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

00:55

10.2km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.30 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.21 km

Methuselah Tree – Sierra Morena Trail Access

Highlight • Trail

Trailhead on Skyline boulevard a few steps from the ancient Methuselah tree. Starting point of the Methuselah Trail, and access to the more narrow Sierra Morena Trail.

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3.34 km

Methusela Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

At an estimated age of 1860 years and reaching a towering height of over 200 feet at its tallest point and with a trunk diameter of 14 feet, this remarkable …

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5.25 km

Sierra Morena Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun winding single track parallel to Skyline, with some rock gardens and good banks, not too technical

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

2.63 km

1.23 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

3.86 km

512 m

416 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

21°C

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12 %

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