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Loch Trail Loop
Felton, California
4.48 mi
/ 928 ft gain
Loch Trail Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Ben Lomond, California.
Redwoods Reborn - Fall Creek
Santa Cruz, California
7.5 mi
/ 1702 ft gain
Redwoods Reborn - Fall Creek is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Santa Cruz, California.
Sunset Trail to Woodrat Trail to Discovery Loop
Felton, California
3.49 mi
/ 702 ft gain
Sunset Trail to Woodrat Trail to Discovery Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Felton, California.
Hike to Limestone Kilns and Big Ben Redwood
Felton, California
5.0
8 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
Henry Cowell Redwood State Park is a super easy destination to get to from Santa Cruz, but the seclusion of the Fall Creek Unit makes this a big bang for buck hike. This hike will take you to Big Ben, a medium sized old growth Redwood, and the abandoned Henry Cowell Lime and Cement Company Kilns where much of the lime used to rebuild San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake was produced.
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West Ridge Trail
Felton, California
7.26 mi
/ 1280 ft gain
West Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Felton, California.
Hike Fall Creek at Henry Cowell SP
Felton, California
5.0
9.7 mi
/ 2191 ft gain
This quiet 10 mile hike features a winding creek and tall redwoods throughout the trail. The parking at the Fall Creek Trailhead is limited, so it is best to get there before 10am. There are redwoods very close to the trail and a good portion is alongside the creek. Most of the trail is dirt, though the end becomes very sandy.
Snakes have been seen many times on the trail, so proper footwear...
Fall Creek to Lime Kilns Trail
Felton, California
4.97 mi
/ 610 ft gain
Fall Creek to Lime Kilns Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Felton, California.
Cape Horn Loop
Felton, California
3.47 mi
/ 404 ft gain
Cape Horn Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Felton, California.
Fall Creek Trail to Ridge Trail Loop
Felton, California
4.17 mi
/ 554 ft gain
Fall Creek Trail to Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Felton, California.
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Los Gatos, California
Sunrise Point
Sunrise Point is a micro climate of the Santa Cruz Mountains with an elevation of 2,000 feet about sea level. Sometimes above the fog and...
From $125 / night
Santa Cruz, California
The Romantic Tree House
FlipJack Ranch is a Farm Stay Style" Bed and Breakfast for adults. The ranch was settled in 1882 and is set among towering redwood trees ...
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Santa Cruz, California
Jack's Canvas Cabin
FlipJack Ranch is a historic 1882 farm set in towering redwoods and green fields. Our Glamp cabin offers rustic comfort in serene surroun...
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Santa Cruz, California
The Rooms at FlipJack Ranch
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The River View Cabin
The original few cabins of Fern River Resort were built for gold miners coming to search for prosperity. Featuring access to the private ...
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Los Gatos, California
Redwood Enchantment | Mountain Views | Hot Tub
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