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Bird Walk First Day Hike

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton

Join us for an easy morning avian stroll to potentially view and hear the over wintering birds of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The residents can be from hawks […]

Free

First Day Hike to the Barrel Mill

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton

Join us for a 6 to 7 mile hike through a 100 year young forest on a journey to find the potential swarms of over wintering ladybugs. Join […]

First Day Guided Elephant Seal Walks

Año Nuevo State Park 1 New Years Creek Rd, Pesecadero

Stroll over sand dunes guided by a docent naturalist to visit a large colony of Northern elephant seals. In the month of December, male elephant seal, or bulls, […]

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Buzzard’s Roost Hike

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek

Develop your hiking muscles with this challenging 5-mile round trip to Buzzard’s Roost. Join Docent Steve Stolper for a hike to a dramatic rock formation with a commanding […]

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First Day Hike in Fall Creek

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton

Hike through a young, 100 year old forest to examine evidence of the logging history and discover how the Bay Area was built on this 4-mile, 4-hour hike. […]

Free

Summit Meadow First Day Hike

Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos

Join us for a 3.5 mile hike and learn about the natural and cultural history of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Please bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, water, […]

Buzzard’s Roost First Day Hike

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek

Join Docents Kathy Willott and Glenn Joy for a hike to Buzzard’s Roost. We’ll take an early hike in hopes of seeing things that might be hiding later […]

Back Country First Day Hike

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz

Experience sweeping coastal views on a 7.5 mile hike into the back country of Wilder Ranch. Please bring water, lunch, layered clothing, sun protection, and hiking shoes. Please […]

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Saratoga Gap First Day Hike

Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos

Join us for spectacular vistas on this 3 mile moderate hike as we discuss the local flora and history. Please bring water, snacks, layered clothing, and sturdy hiking […]

Free

Wildlife First Day Hike

Pescadero State Beach

Join us for a 2 mile stroll along the North Pond trail to the Sequoia Audubon Trail to discover what makes this marsh an important stop along the […]

First Day Hike to Ocean View Summit

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek

Escape the crowds on this 6-mile loop through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast. Join Docent Steve Stolper as we climb the Meteor Trail through […]

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First Day History Hike through Old-Growth Redwood Grove

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton

Stroll through the past under a towering old growth redwood forest on this 1 mile ADA accessible loop. Discover the history of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, from […]

Free
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Old Tree Trail First Day Hike

Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda

Stroll through an old growth redwood grove in search of the “Old Tree” that’s over 1,200 years old, discover the banana slug’s vital role in this flourishing forest, […]

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First Day Hike Tour of the Monarch Butterflies

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Meet at the visitor center for a one hour guided tour of the overwintering monarchs. Migration is variable, to find out the current population, or to arrange a […]

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Observation Deck Loop First Day Hike

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton

There and back again – from the redwoods, to the river, to the Sandhills, come and experience the multitude of habitats that you can find at Henry Cowell […]

Free
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Coastal Bluffs First Day Hike

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz

Explore the plants, animals, and geology of the Wilder Ranch coastal bluffs on this 2.5 mile hike. Please bring water, snacks, sun protection, and walking shoes. Please no […]

Shadowbrook First Day Hike

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek

Join Docent Tom Batley as he guides you on a less-traveled trail that takes you by Union Creek, to the Sempervirens Falls and back through the redwoods. This […]

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Photography Hike

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton

Discover Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park through the lens of your camera and render its marvels and phenomena into an artistic language! During this four-hour saunter, you will […]

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Redwood Grove Loop

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek

How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll […]

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Redwood Loop to Cable Car Beach

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton

Come and walk through the majesty of an old-growth redwood forest. Hear the story of the redwoods and learn what makes these tallest trees in the world so […]

Free