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Top of John Brooks Trail – Water Dog Lake loop from San Carlos

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United States
California
San Mateo County
San Carlos

Top of John Brooks Trail – Water Dog Lake loop from San Carlos

Moderate

3.2

(19)

42

hikers

Top of John Brooks Trail – Water Dog Lake loop from San Carlos

03:06

10.4km

320m

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.92 km

Waterdog Lake

Highlight • Lake

2

5.08 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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3

6.09 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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4

6.18 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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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

2.98 km

2.92 km

233 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

3.30 km

1.33 km

642 m

135 m

< 100 m

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