The Redwood Grove walk was truly amazing, well worth the visit. Truly awesome trees, even managed to see one of the famous banana slugs!!! Had a sunny picnic at the Railway Station, but did not fancy the train ride. More

Was very pleased that we paid the fee to get into this park. There is so much to do there that we decided to stay & have a small picnic before leaving. More

Don't bother with the Miur Woods, you get far too many tourists. Instead take the twisty road from Santa Cruz and head to the most spectacular redwood trees I have ever visited. I believe they are some of the oldest California redwoods - the slice showing the history that has taken place puts them in perspective, over 1000 years old.... More

Okay, I'm prejudiced, I love the California Redwoods and Henry Cowell has to be one of my favorite places to visit. Aside from the loop trail that introduces everyone to the Old Growth Redwoods, there are three other sides to the part ... the Sand Hills, the Riparian (River) and the Grasslands. You see the grasslands or meadow when you... More

Magnificent Redwood Trees (without the crowds of Muir Woods) Nestled in the mountains near Santa Cruz, CA are some of the most spectacular old growth redwood trees along California’s central coast. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is home to a centuries old Redwood Grove that features a self-guided nature path. It also boasts other old-growth woods such as Douglas fir,... More

Lovely and private hiking. Campsite is OK, very close to other people and not much shade. More

We were driving from Los Altos Hills to Santa Cruz and saw this place on the map, and decided to take a detour.... which turned out to be SO worthwhile! We didn't even get to see the whole place though because we were so caught up in the short loop walk we took. What a great place! And it's not... More

We enjoyed our brief visit enormously. Park has short trails through majectic redwoods, river trails, meadow trails, long trails to climb hills. A perfect antidote to the coastal crowding and "affluenza", don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in nature. Kudos to John Fairchild, volunteer docent in the visitor's center, for enhancing my enjoyment of the park. More

If you want beauty it is in the redwoods. Lots to do, and the walk through the woods is so peaceful it inspires prayer. More