Redwood Trail Hike at Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Out and about in the early spring air! Contiguous days of delightfully warm weather under blue skies has been inspiration to hit local trails. Monday’s hike at Big Basin Redwoods State Park included a spin around the Redwood Trail near the welcome area and parking lot then a loop: Up the Dool Trail to Sunset Trail, down Gazos Road, and back to the Lower Dool for a life-affirming one-hour jaunt. The forest is recovering, the birdsong simply delightful!
If You Go
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA
parks.ca.gov/bigbasin
$10 parking, credit card only, no cash
Currently Open Roads and Trails:
Redwood Loop Trail
Dool Trail
Creeping Forest Trail
Meteor Trail
Sunset Trail (from Dool Trail to Middle Ridge Road)
Gazos Creek Road (from North Escape Road to Sandy Point)
North Escape Road (from former Headquarters Area to Meteor Trail)
Middle Ridge Road (from Gazos Creek Road to Johansen Road)
Johansen Road
Chalks Road
Skyline to the Sea Trail (from Castle Rock to Big Basin)
Hihn Hammond Fire Road to Mount McAbee Overlook
Photos by Julie Horner
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Julie Horner is Co-Founder and Editor for the San Lorenzo Valley Post. Julie lives and works in Boulder Creek and is an active participant in the county's vibrant music scene. She loves the outdoors and is the go-to expert on Santa Cruz Mountains hiking trails.
