Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - California

Address:101 North Big Trees Park Road
Felton, California
Tel: (831) 335-4598

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park covers 1,750 acres in its main area and is home to a variety of trees including Coast Redwoods, Douglas Firs, and a stand of Ponderosa Pine and California Bay Laurels, to name a few. The Redwoods here are old growth or "virgin," and hundreds of years old; the Park's Grove has a self-guided "loop" walk where visitors can get up close and personal with these majestic giants. There are also 15 miles of additional trails, some of which lead to secluded beaches on the San Lorenzo River, as well as opportunities to fish and birdwatch. Campsites are available for nature lovers who want to extend their stay here at Henry Cowell and to relax and enjoy the incredible habitats at this unique California State Park.

This park features 15 miles of hiking and riding trails through a forest that looks much the same as it did 200 years ago. Zayante Indians once lived in the area, where they found shelter, water, and game. The park is the home of the Redwood Grove, with a self-guided nature path, and Douglas fir, madrone, oak, and the most unusual feature of the park, a stand of Ponderosa pine. The park has a picnic area above the San Lorenzo River. Anglers fish for steelhead and salmon during the winter. The park has a nature center and bookstore. The main park area contains the large, old-growth redwoods, while the northern area (Fall Creek) has about 20 miles of hiking trails. The tallest tree in the park is about 285 feet tall, and about 16 feet wide. The oldest trees in the park are about 1,400 to 1,800 years old.