Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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A good alternative if you want to see redwoods

You not have to go to the MUIR or Sequoia if you wanna see some big redwoods - go to Henry Cowell... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Ingo S
The highlight of our trip. Love the redwoods and enjoyed the short hike.

This state park is absolutely beautiful. We did the Redwoods Grove Loop Trail which is only 0.9... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Linda W
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Los Angeles, California
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Reviewed March 20, 2022

Henry Cowell has a nice visitor center, gift shop, great picnic areas, a river that's always flowing, easy hikes, and tough hikes. Like ALL local parks, there's some poison oak near SOME of the trails, but I've been there >50 times and never got it.

Date of experience: January 2022
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Reviewed February 15, 2022

Spent the morning in Big Sur and stopped here for a couple of hours on our drive back to San Francisco. Very easy to get to. The trees here are spectacular and much bigger than in Big Sur. Really loved the experience. Very very easy. Quite similar to Muir Woods park.

Date of experience: February 2022
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Reviewed February 12, 2022 via mobile

Absolutely one of my favorite parks to visit in the Bay Area. The redwoods are among the most marvelous of any forest in California. It’s a popular destination so you will encounter people on the trails, but the park is big enough that folks get spread out so it never feels crowded even if the lots are full.

I highly recommend the Observation Deck loop trail if you’re up for some mild elevation gain. The view from the top is great, and the biodiversity along the way is quite incredible for a 5 mile trail - you’ll feel like you went to 3 different parks instead of just 1.

If you go in the summer or early fall, bring plenty of water and a snack. The rangers are very friendly!

Date of experience: February 2022
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Reviewed January 31, 2022

This is a very beautiful Redwoods park with many scenic trails. The park is just the right size to walk around and maintain social distancing. The redwood trees are very tall and impressive. There is also a small stream to get your feet wet (the water is super cold) and there are train tracks close to the trails. The park is close to Bay Area and yet very pristine.

Date of experience: February 2021
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Reviewed November 13, 2021

Beautiful view of Redwood Trees with an easy to walk circuit and many photo opportunities. Easy to get to and you can make a couple of hours of it, or spend the entire day in various parts of the park.

Date of experience: November 2021
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