A few miles north of the main portion of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park lies the Fall Creek Unit, "a second-growth redwood forest with a fern-lined river canyon and remnants of a successful lime-processing industry. Fall Creek is open for day use only, and includes almost twenty miles of connecting trails." (source)
As with most parks in the Santa Cruz mountains range, you should come prepared for any type of weather and layered clothing is recommended.
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Location: Fall Creek Unit, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz County, California.
Directions: The trailhead is located just outside the town of Felton, on Felton Empire Rd, on the north side of the road, about 0.5 mile west of CA Hwy 9. GPS Coordinates are 37.049212, -122.083412, or roughly 828 Felton Empire Rd, Felton CA, 95018.
Coming from the Peninsula or Valley, use Hwy 17 south towards Santa Cruz, and take exit 3 for Mount Hermon Rd towards Felton/Big Basin. Turn right onto Mount Hermon Rd. Continue 3.5 miles, then turn right on Graham Hill Rd. Cross Hwy 9, then look for the driveway to the trailhead parking about 0.5 mile on your right.
Agency: California State Parks - Chris Pereira, Supervising Ranger
Supervisor: Dave Croker
Project Lead: Judd Volino
Additional Information: Participants should bring water, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, lunch and normal precautions against poison oak exposure (work gloves, long sleeved shirts and long pants). The Trail Center provides tools, training, gloves, and refreshments after the workday.
Assemble at 8:30 a.m. for our safety talk and crew assignments. Work begins at 9:00 a.m.