We camped in the Redwoods National Park about 15 years ago, so we almost skipped this park, thinking we'd "been there, done that". How foolish that would have been! I mean, they're the freakin' REDWOODS! They are every bit as awesome even when you've already seen them. Wow! You pay $10 (cash) to get into the park. There is some... More

Take a tour, find your way, love your redwoods. Go, if you can, on a weekday because the park gets busy which in my opinion affects the experience of being in nature.

Visited 5 Mar 13. First time ever in a redwood forest setting! (From East Coast) Loved it! I was traveling with a friend and we enjoyed the beginning of the trail --- a large slice of redwood tree with the rings and the markings of the rings with the age. Very interesting. As my friend is not a walker, I... More

Got great advice online through a travel forum to make time while in the area to visit Henry Cowell Redwoods SP. We did & spent a beautiful late March morning strolling the flat loop through the magnificent redwood trees. We paid to park & bought a 25 cent guided map of the loop trail(worth it & makes a nice souvenir)and... More

Any age or fitness level can enjoy this 0.8 mile flat walk thru the Giant Redwoods. Park close, walk the loop thru the redwoods. Pick up the brochure to tell you what the numbered highlights are. I went on a Friday and it wasn't overcrowded. Def great for kids bc of the kid friendly park and train ride near the... More

We would like to have seen the Ginat Sequoias but with limited time we stumbled on the Redwoods at Henry Cowell. There is a free car park and the short trail is easy and very pleasant. Our party was 10 stong and ranged form age 5 to 50+ and have to say that every one of us thoroughly enjoyed this... More

Campground was clean, quiet and easy to get around. Our sight had space and was private. We enjoyed our hikes through woods and reading the signs and learning about the area and it's geography and topology.

HENRY COWELL PARK - 1400 Felton Empire Rd., Felton, CA 95018, (831) 335-4598 - http://www.santacruzstateparks.org Good for Kids & Adults. Handicapped friendly. If you live nearby, do yourself a favor and get a yearly pass to the CA State Parks. Q-Tips say: YES, A MUST SEE - over and over again! Get a trail map located near the Visitor Center(Please... More

We go here once or twice a year. It is an easy drive from San Jose. If you need a quick getaway, this is perfect. You can walk the nature trail which is usually uncrowded during the week or take a good hike. There are many hiking trails in the park. An added bonus is that it is right next... More