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Posted On: July 26th 2026, 02:01 am
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📌SAVE THIS NOW for your next Bay Area escape!
Looking for a peaceful redwood retreat right in Silicon Valley’s backyard? We found the ultimate hidden gem tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Portola Redwoods State Park (La Honda, CA) is pure magic!
Here are some of the best easy, family-friendly trails to explore:
Sequoia Nature Trail: A short loop that leads through ancient redwoods and crosses a scenic seasonal bridge over Pescadero Creek. (Easy • under 1 mi)
Iverson Trail & Shell Tree: Winds along Peters Creek through lush ferns, taking you right to the historic hollowed-out Shell Tree. (Easy/Mod • ~1.5 mi loop)
Old Tree Trail: A mostly level path leading to one of the oldest and tallest ancient redwoods in the park. (Easy • ~1.2 mi RT)
Quick Tips Before You Go:
• Parking Fee: $10 vehicle entry fee.
• Dog Friendly: Allowed in campsites and on paved roads, but not on dirt trails.
Deeply shaded and hidden in a quiet basin, making it a perfect cool retreat.
Don’t miss this tranquil forest escape! Happy adventuring!
#bayareablogger #redwoods #norcal #califórnia hiddengem naturetherapy bayareahikes californiaadventure redwoodforest
Looking for a peaceful redwood retreat right in Silicon Valley’s backyard? We found the ultimate hidden gem tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Portola Redwoods State Park (La Honda, CA) is pure magic!
Here are some of the best easy, family-friendly trails to explore:
Sequoia Nature Trail: A short loop that leads through ancient redwoods and crosses a scenic seasonal bridge over Pescadero Creek. (Easy • under 1 mi)
Iverson Trail & Shell Tree: Winds along Peters Creek through lush ferns, taking you right to the historic hollowed-out Shell Tree. (Easy/Mod • ~1.5 mi loop)
Old Tree Trail: A mostly level path leading to one of the oldest and tallest ancient redwoods in the park. (Easy • ~1.2 mi RT)
Quick Tips Before You Go:
• Parking Fee: $10 vehicle entry fee.
• Dog Friendly: Allowed in campsites and on paved roads, but not on dirt trails.
Deeply shaded and hidden in a quiet basin, making it a perfect cool retreat.
Don’t miss this tranquil forest escape! Happy adventuring!
#bayareablogger #redwoods #norcal #califórnia hiddengem naturetherapy bayareahikes californiaadventure redwoodforest
Comments (79)
24 days agoicanstillkickflip
It's mostly second growth redwoods, I wouldn't call the few standing old growth redwoods what they call it. Misleading.
3 months agomarquezfiveadventures
This is such a great park! We just hiked to tiptoe falls this winter - I need to go back again now that the weather is good 😍
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