First Day Hike in Fall Creek
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesHike 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. […]
Summit Meadow First Day Hike
Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, United StatesJoin 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, CA, United StatesJoin 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, CA, United StatesExperience 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 […]
Saratoga Gap First Day Hike
Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property: First Day Hike
Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park , United StatesTake a journey back in time on this 2.5-mile stroll along Mills Creek Trail to discover the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here […]
Wildlife First Day Hike
Pescadero State Beach , United StatesJoin 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, CA, United StatesEscape 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 […]
First Day History Hike through Old-Growth Redwood Grove
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesStroll 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 […]
Old Tree Trail First Day Hike
Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United StatesStroll 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, […]