Along this trail, you can hike amongst giant redwoods, overgrown ruins, fern-covered creeks, and wooden bridges.
The Fall Creek Unit consists of a second-growth forest that was once logged and has grown back. Har man lite mer tid kan man även vandra, cykla eller rida här.
Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is the perfect place to stop on a road trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Sequoia National Forest
Sequoia National Forest is a great alternative to visiting Sequoia National Park. Along this 0.7-mile-long trail, you can stop by General Grant Tree, the second-largest sequoia in the world.
While on the hike, you’ll get up close views of Gamlin Cabin, the Centennial Stump, and Fallen Monarch Tree, a tree that fell over 300 years ago and still looks the same.
For a longer day hike, we recommend hiking the 7-mile-long Redwood Creek Loop that passes through one of the largest unlogged sequoia forests in California.
Hiking Tip: Before heading out hiking, we like to download an offline map from the AllTrails hiking app.
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We suggest starting with the Old Growth Loop which is 1.3 miles long and passes through Marcel’s Forest, the largest and best-preserved old-growth grove within the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
If you’re looking for longer trail options, be sure to check out Aptos Rancho Trail, Loma Prieta Grade Loop, andHistoric Loop Trailwhich leads to Maple Falls.
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You also have the option to extend the hike into a longer 3-mile loop by following the Carbon Canyon Nature Trail on the AllTrails hiking app. Unlike most National and State Parks that require an entrance fee, it is free to drive along this road and explore its attractions. After a fresh snowfall, the entire place feels like a magic winter wonderland!
For an epic experience, book this Off-Roading Giant Sequoia 4×4 Tour! On this adventurous tour, you’ll go off-roading in a 4WD Jeep to explore giant sequoia trees at Yosemite.
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Trots sin enorma höjd har världens högsta träd ett rotsystem som bara sträcker sig ungefär tre meter ner i marken. Vid denna infart finns Kuchel Visitor Center, som förutom information om parken även har utställningar och filmer om parkens historia där dess historia berättas.
These redwoods were planted in the 1970s and have grown to be 100 feet tall!
Visitor Tip: Carbon Canyon Regional Park visitor parking is $3 during the week and $5 on the weekends.
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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Parkis a hidden gem situated just a 20-minute drive east of Santa Cruz. This park does have very limited parking so we recommend arriving early in the morning to secure a parking spot.
Portola Redwoods State Park features multiple campsites and over 18 miles of hiking trails within 2800 acres of wilderness.
A few of our favorite trails are:
Sequoia Nature Trail – a popular 0.75-mile-long loop that leads to multiple redwood groves.
Old Tree Trail – a short and easy 1-mile-long trail that ends at a massive redwood tree.
Iverson Trail To Tiptoe Falls – along this 1.25-mile-long hike you can visit the year-round Tiptoe Falls.
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När alltför många människor försökte hitta dit efter upptäckten 2006, trampades marken runt träden sönder och rötterna började skadas.
I dag är det förbjudet att försöka ta sig till platsen, och parkvakterna bötfäller dem som bryter mot reglerna. If you enjoy outdoor photography, this is an excellent place to snap a few photos of the biggest trees in California.
Visitor Tip: Sequoia National Park is a very popular destination in the summer, especially on the weekends.
