SWEENEY RIDGE TRAIL

A great trail that ascends to the ridge of the mountains. Views of SF Bay and the Pacific Ocean on a clear day at ridgeline. Hike is about two miles long to reach ridgeline trails from parking area. The climb to the ridge is not to steep. The historical missle base sites at the ridge of the mountain is a cool site to see as well as the amazing views of the peninsula.

Sweeney Ridge trail is a beautiful paved 2 lane trail. starts out mostly uphill overlooking a very scenic lake. This trail leads to the San Francisco Bay Discovery site. Also leads past what was the Nike Missile Control Site. Sweeney Ridge leads to multiple other trails, can take other dirt trails and hike down to pacifica.

A refreshing hike. Easy. We went up through the Sheath Lane trail till the Portola Discovery Site, and returned through the Notch trail. Took 2-2.5 hours in total. Many trail options available. The trails criss-cross among themselves, so can change trails whenever you like or enjoy multiple trails if you have time.