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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton, CA

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Sports & Outdoors

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

A Santa Cruz Mountains state park known for a 40-acre old-growth coast redwood grove and varied habitats.

101 Big Trees Park Rd., Felton, CA 95018 (day-use area) · Felton, CA

About Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

This state park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is best known for its old-growth coast redwood grove, which draws visitors from many places. Beyond the grove, the park protects grasslands, river canyon habitat, rare sandhills ecosystem, and redwood forest. Visitors can hike, bike on designated routes, picnic, swim, fish, and camp. The Fall Creek Unit to the north offers day-use only forest and trails, and the park hosts free interpretive programs and guided walks.

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    Roaring Camp Railroads

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    Under $25

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