Tucked in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a redwoods wonderland, home to some of the most beautiful old-growth forests! The oldest trees here are a staggering 1800 ...

Map/brochure: PDF at website. Roaring Camp Railroads: Adjacent to Visitor Center, a 100-yard walk from parking; Redwood Forest Steam Train or Santa Cruz Beach Train, $26 round trip, plus parking ...

Towering over the Redwood Loop Trail at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, tree No. 7 on the trail guide is aptly named “The Giant.” It towers approximately 270 feet and is around 1,500 years old.

A previously planned reopening of the campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park was pushed back to April 1, 2026, as supply chain disruptions have continued to hamper an ongoing renovation ...