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Sawyer Camp Trail
Trail Running Route
Moderate
11.84 mi
444 ft
A paved multi-use trail that passes several beautiful reservoirs.
The Sawyer Camp Trail is a scenic and easy trail that follows the shoreline of Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir and San Andreas Lake in San Mateo County. This 6-mile paved trail is part of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, and is popular for walking, running, biking, and birdwatching.
The trail starts at the parking lot on Skyline Boulevard and heads south along the reservoir. The trail is mostly flat and shaded by trees, with occasional views of the water and the hills. You can see a variety of birds, such as ducks, geese, herons, egrets, and hawks. You can also spot deer, rabbits, squirrels, and other wildlife.
The trail passes by several picnic areas and restrooms along the way. You can also see some historical landmarks, such as the Pulgas Water Temple and the Crystal Springs Dam. The trail ends at the parking lot on Hillcrest Boulevard, where you can turn around and retrace your steps.
Sources:
Sawyer Camp Segment | County of San Mateo, CA.
Sawyer Camp Trail - Wikipedia.
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The Sawyer Camp Trail is a scenic and easy trail that follows the shoreline of Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir and San Andreas Lake in San Mateo County. This 6-mile paved trail is part of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, and is popular for walking, running, biking, and birdwatching.
The trail starts at the parking lot on Skyline Boulevard and heads south along the reservoir. The trail is mostly flat and shaded by trees, with occasional views of the water and the hills. You can see a variety of birds, such as ducks, geese, herons, egrets, and hawks. You can also spot deer, rabbits, squirrels, and other wildlife.
The trail passes by several picnic areas and restrooms along the way. You can also see some historical landmarks, such as the Pulgas Water Temple and the Crystal Springs Dam. The trail ends at the parking lot on Hillcrest Boulevard, where you can turn around and retrace your steps.
Sources:
Sawyer Camp Segment | County of San Mateo, CA.
Sawyer Camp Trail - Wikipedia.
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Camp first 1/2 mile | 0.48 mi | 16 ft | 0.4% |
| 4 Miles on Sawyer | 1.94 mi | 23 ft | 0.0% |
| Camp Sawyer 5mi (S to N) | 4.89 mi | 128 ft | 0.5% |
| Sawyer Camp Trail - Mile 1 North | 1.00 mi | 20 ft | 0.1% |
| 3 miles on Sawyer Camp Trail South-North | 2.98 mi | -30 ft | -0.0% |
| AWU - The second half mile North | 0.50 mi | -13 ft | -0.5% |
| 3 miles starting at .5 mi marker | 2.90 mi | 23 ft | 0.1% |
| Mile 2 North on Sawyer | 0.99 mi | -7 ft | -0.0% |
| Sawyer Camp - Mile 3 North | 0.98 mi | 13 ft | 0.1% |
| Northbound Sawyer Climb 3.5mi-5mi | 1.56 mi | 151 ft | 1.8% |
| 5th Mile Climb | 0.48 mi | 89 ft | 3.5% |
| Crystal Springs - Full climb | 1.25 mi | 279 ft | 4.2% |
| Hillcrest Blvd Climb | 0.65 mi | 167 ft | 4.8% |
| North Sawyer Hill Repeats (Big) | 0.60 mi | 141 ft | 4.3% |
| Trail climb to Hillcrest | 0.56 mi | 154 ft | 5.1% |
| Camp Sawyer 5mi (N to S) | 4.94 mi | -121 ft | -0.4% |
| Sawyer Camp Recreation Trail Climb | 0.44 mi | 138 ft | 5.8% |
| 3 miles on Sawyer Camp Trail North-South | 2.99 mi | 30 ft | 0.0% |
| Last Mile on Camp Sawyer | 1.27 mi | 30 ft | 0.0% |
| Sawyer Camp Trail - Last Mile (South) | 1.01 mi | 16 ft | 0.0% |
| Sawyer Camp Trail – Last 800 South | 0.49 mi | -16 ft | -0.6% |