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California State Park best top 5 is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This trail takes hikers through a variety of ecosystems and rewards those who make it to the observation deck with stunning views of Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountain ridges. This is the highest point of elevation in the park. Please keep in mind that dogs are only allowed on Pipeline Road. Visitors may not bring them to the Redwood Grove, or on the hike up to the observation deck.
Basic rules of hiking :
Stay on the trail.
Obey all road and trail closures and restrictions.
Respect wildlife & Pack out all trash.
Please consider your physical condition and make sure you are able to handle difficult-level hike of this length and altitude gain. Do not attend if you're sick. Please make a donation $5 - 10 group organizers appreciated you. 🤟
HIKE SUMMARY:
DESTINATION: Henry Cowell Observation Deck Loop
DATE: 11-22-2025 ( Saturday )
TOTAL LENGTH: 5.2 miles loop
ELEVATION GAIN: 744 feet
START TIME: 10:00 AM ( meet at 9:30 am )
FINISH TIME: 1:00 PM (Estimate)
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Dog : allow on leash
Parking Fee ( required )
Kid-friendly
Start of Hike Meeting Location: Google Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oEDXtTvqnoQb4RSL7
( 101N N Big Trees Park Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95060 )
CARPOOLING:
Please use the following link for carpooling:
https://groupcarpool.com/t/hpb04z
Here is on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/observation-deck-longer-loop?u=i&sh=blaqog
*Hike at YOUR OWN RISK. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment.
*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.
BRING: Plenty of water, Snack, smile face.
If you RSVP and can't make it, please cancel at least the night before the event so we won't wait for you. Thanks! ✌️
Tenzin ✌️
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