Pulgas Ridge Open Space

- Hiking in my local park for many years.

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My favorite loop starts along Edmond Rd. at Hassler Rd. From there I loop along the Dusky-footed Woodrat Trail and back on Hassler. It is one of the longer loops and you get a great sample of everything - older valley forest and sunny exposed chaparral.
The lower trails can get muddy after the rain and there can be lots of poison oak to watch out for. If you are nervous about poison oak, I recommend sticking to the wide, paved Hassler trail for an out-and-back.
Check the park website for status - currently there is construction closing some of the trails!
Be prepared to see lots of dogs. The park boasts 17 acres of off leash area for some very happy dogs.
The gear I use for these hikes is here.

Shaded valley floor along Dusky-footed Woodrat

My favorite spot

After a storm with Edgewood Park in the distance

Double Rainbow

My most-liked photo from Pulgas

Trailhead

It's a classic and I appreciate all the time I have had hiking in Pulgas.