Felton
Top Adventures in Felton
Hike Fall Creek at Henry Cowell SP
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...
Hike to the Observation Deck in Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
4.3
5 mi
/ 600 ft gain
The trail starts at the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitors Center. Grab a map in the center, as your hike has you turning onto a few different trails to get to the observation deck.
Start on the Pipeline Road trail. Wandering amongst stunning redwoods, you will eventually turn left onto Eagle Creek Trail. This section is singletrack, so be aware of mountain bikers who are often taking a...
Take a Stroll on the Redwood Grove Loop
4.0
0.8 mi
/ 20 ft gain
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located just a few miles north of the city of Santa Cruz, along Highway 9. The park is home to an array of hiking and biking trails, but the crown jewel of the park is the Redwood Grove Loop Trail, which is only a 1/4 mile in from the park's entrance.Many people will enter the State Park and pay the $10 fee, but a better option is to park right outside the pa...
Tree Climb Mount Hermon
5.0
Climbing an aerial obstacle course through the redwoods of Mount Hermon is a great way to experience the thrill of climbing and being in the trees. See what it's like to scurry through the trees like a squirrel. This unique vantage point offers amazing views of the redwoods.
There are many aerial adventures that can be chosen, from obstacle courses to zip lining, or both!
Hike to Limestone Kilns and Big Ben Redwood
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.
To find...
Hike to the Garden of Eden Swimming Hole
3.8
Are the beaches of Santa Cruz too cold to swim in? Of course they are. But this swimming hole has your back. The Bay Area isn't blessed with a bounty of freely accessible, dog-friendly swimming holes. The Garden of Eden, just off Route 9 in the Henry Cowell Redwoods is one of them.
Park on the side of the road (arrive early to guarantee yourself a spot) and hike down the quick, steep trail to t...
Felton camping, hotels, and more
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Artemis
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Surfside Spanish-Style Home | Epic Views & Hot Tub
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