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Eagle Creek Trail

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 4.8 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Santa Cruz
  5. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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“A great trail that culminates at the fire/water tower that overlooks the entire park and offers ocean views. ”

Joe Incatasciato
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Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

653' 199 m

High

272' 83 m

Low

393' 120 m

Up

12' 4 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Views · Wildlife

Need to Know

Can be muddy in the winter. Steep at times...more steps than just steep incline. Sandy terrain closer to the top.

Description

This trail picks up where the River Trail ends and has slightly steeper inclines and is not suitable for strollers, etc. Once you're above the redwood tree line, the trees fade into oaks and manzanita. Be sure to avoid the camping areas as there are trail systems that overlap. Follow the Eagle Creek Trail to the end!

Flora & Fauna

Lots of great flora, from redwoods to wilfdflowers and small mammals. Definitely heard an owl somewhere in the trees on our hike!

Contacts

Land Manager: California State Parks - Santa Cruz District

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Joe Incatasciato
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  4.8 from 4 votes

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in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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#2

in Henry Cowell Redwoods…

#553

in California

#7,184

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Feb 28, 2021
Lisa Curtis
Dec 31, 2019
Maia Olson
Gorgeous walk in lush redwood forest along creek. Fantastic light and serene atmosphere. Also, can be very steep and very muddy. There are stairs.

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