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.