The San Mateo Wilderness was designated a wilderness in 1984. You will find over 60 miles of hiking trails.
Rugged mountains covered with chaparral and coastal sage dominate the landscape.
One of the most attractive aspects is the many deep drainages supporting areas of lush vegetation. See notes for more info. Hiking Map - San Mateo Canyon Wilderness Vicinity map for San Mateo Canyon Wilderness General information about these Parks. Call 909 736-1811 with questions. Call 909 678-3700 with facility reservation requests.