Garden Of Eden - Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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CA-9
Felton, CA 95018

History

Joseph Welch bought the land in 1867 it became the Welch's Big Trees Resort, which is where the current old-growth redwood grove stands. In 1930 Santa Cruz County bought the 120 acres, which included the incomparable 40-acre Big Tree Grove. By 1950, there was only one member of the Cowell family left. Samuel

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Danny N.
6/7/2025

This is a beautiful nature walk with a relaxing swim hole to swim in. It does get crazy crowded and parking is limited, so plan ahead for that. There is no bathrooms, cell service, or trash cans,...

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Aaron S.
7/7/2024

Always a nice spot to chill I haven't been in a couple years, but it's a nice walk small hike along the train tracks to the river

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Annabelle R.
10/24/2022

I spent a Saturday afternoon hiking at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, getting lost in the forest among the massive towering trees, and running along the dirt-covered train tracks. Don't worry,...

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Luiza C.
11/20/2023

This place ia terrible you shouldn't go... Just kidding! I freaking love this place but like everyone else who goes there really don't want others to go. The reality is it's an easy wilderness...

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Matthew C.
5/14/2021

Garden of Eden. This is one of the most talked hiking/place that UCSC students and people at Santa Cruz talk about a lot. For me, I have been in SC for 2 years now and I have not gone till today....

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