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San Jose, California
Henry Cowell State Park
Santa Cruz County
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San Jose, California |
Henry Cowell State Park Santa Cruz County |
This incredible park is nestled in the forested coastal mountains just a few miles from Santa Cruz.
The park is nearly 1,800 acres of remarkable diversity. Mammoth redwoods, some over 2,000 years old, lush
stream canyons, open sunny meadows, pine and oak forests and chaparral covered ridges are just some of the
beauty we will experience on this adventure. We will meet at the visitor center parking lot.
Directions: From San Jose: Hwy 17 to Mt. Herman Rd; follow this and turn right on Graham Hill Rd. Continue until you
intersect with Hwy 9 and turn left. Go Approx. ½ mile to the Park entrance on the left.
Drive Time: 40 minutes - Parking: $10 - Dogs Not Allowed
The hike will begin at the Redwood loop trail to the River Trail to Rincon Fire Rd to Big Rock Hole Trail, where the Meeting will be. Bring an extra pair of tennis shoes or sandals because we will be wading across the creek. After the meeting, we will return by the way of the Buckeye Trail and Pipeline Rd. back to the parking lot.
Level:3 - Miles: 7- Elevation: 800' - Host: John W. & Andrea M.
Vehicle Fee $10.00
No Dogs Allowed on Trails
Restrooms by Parking Lot
RECOMMENDED: Bring water, sunscreen and wear layers.