February is Black History Month. Join us to honor the Man who dedicated his life to others and dedicated his property to everyone!

Sam McDonald Park was named after Sam (Emanuel) McDonald, descendent of enslaved persons. From 1917 until his death in 1957, he acquired more than 400 acres which he bequeathed for public use. Our hike will take us to his former home, a two room cabin, which still stands today.

Please note this is an approximately 4 mile hike on a trail with strenuous inclines and declines.

We will discuss Sam McDonald, the legacy of African American land conservation and his history at Stanford University.

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San Mateo County’s Sam McDonald Park is located between La Honda and Loma Mar and is operated by the San Mateo County Department of Parks.

The Park is 867 acres of redwood forest, mixed woods and open meadows.

ADDRESS: 13435 Pescadero Creek Rd, Loma Mar, CA 94021
DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 11th from 9:00am to 11:00am (PST)

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PLEASE NOTE: Heavy rain will cancel this event. Reservations are required. Please check website to verify space availability.

QUESTIONS: Please contact Katherine Wright at (650) 269-8124 or kewright@smcgov.org.