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    Big Basin Redwoods State Park

    California's oldest state park known for massive coastal redwood trees and hiking

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    Description

    Founded in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the first state park in California. This diverse terrain spans over 18,000 acres from coastal redwood covered mountains to the wind-swept beaches of the Pacific Ocean. With miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, there is something for every adventure.

     

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    Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, its biggest attractions—literally—are its ancient coast redwoods. Some of these giants are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 1,800 years old, some may predate the Roman Empire. The park also offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, lush waterfalls, and a fascinating natural and cultural history.

     

    Home to the largest continuous stand of ancient coast redwoods south of San Francisco, park vegetation consists of old-growth and recovering second-growth redwood forest, with mixed conifer, oaks, chaparral, and riparian habitats. Elevations in the park vary from sea level to over 2,000 feet.

     

    The park has more than 80 miles of trails. Some of these trails link Big Basin to Castle Rock State Park and the eastern reaches of the Santa Cruz range. The Skyline to the Sea Trail threads its way through the park along Waddell Creek to the beach and adjacent Theodore J. Hoover Natural Preserve, a freshwater marsh.

     

    The park has a number of waterfalls, a variety of habitats (from lush canyon bottoms to sparse chaparral-covered slopes), many animals (deer, raccoons, bobcats) and lots of bird life—including Steller’s jays, egrets, herons and California woodpeckers.

    Activities
    • Backpacking
    • Hiking
    • Horseback Riding
    • Mountain Biking
    • Picnicking
    • Surfing
    • Swimming
    • Walking
    • Wildlife Viewing
    Setting
    • Beach
    • Forest
    • Mountains
    • Ocean Front
    • Ocean View
    Significant Features
    • Geologic
    • Historic
    Amenities
    • Barbeque Pits
    • Food Available
    • Free Parking
    • Pay Parking
    • Picnic Tables
    • Public Restroom
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    Open hours today: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    • Monday

      6:00 am - 6:00 pm

    • Tuesday

      6:00 am - 6:00 pm

    • Wednesday

      6:00 am - 6:00 pm

    • Thursday

      6:00 am - 6:00 pm

    • Friday

      6:00 am - 6:00 pm

    • Saturday

      6:00 am - 6:00 pm

    • Sunday

      6:00 am - 6:00 pm

    • February 26, 2021 7:03 am local time

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      (831) 338-8860

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    • Address

      21600 Big Basin Hwy, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, USA

    Additional Information
    • Free Entry
    • Stroller Accessible
    • Wheelchair Accessible
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