> Canonical: https://caparks.org/parks/henry-cowell-redwoods-state-park > Content revision: 2026-10-20T20:49:55.304Z [State parks](https://caparks.org/types/state-park)[Santa Cruz](https://caparks.org/counties/santa-cruz) # Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Santa Cruz · California Department of Parks and Recreation BEFORE YOUR VISIT Visitor advisoryTrails & roads ### Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Pipeline Road Park-specific information - [Pipeline Road](https://caparks.org/parks/henry-cowell-redwoods-state-park) Pipeline work affects trail access October 7–21. The source asks visitors to expect delays and follow signs, staff and spotters; it does not describe a whole-park closure. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation **Telephone**: [(831) 335-4598](tel:8313354598) **Hours**: Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Visitor Center: Everyday 10am-4pm Mountain Parks Foundation Nature Store: 11am-5pm [Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546) We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.0401&lon=-122.064) ![Sunlight through redwood trees at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park](https://caparks.org/images/henry-cowell.webp) Photo: Alexander Hatley · [Source & CC BY 2.0; resized/cropped](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USA_-_California_-_Henry_Cowell_Redwoods_State_Park.jpg) ## About Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Explore an old-growth redwood grove in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The park also includes the separate Fall Creek day-use unit and a campground reached by Graham Hill Road. ## Activities & facilities [Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Museums ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/museums)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)Tent CampingRV AccessParkingRestroomsDrinking Water AvailablePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking TrailsHorseback Riding Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area. ## Mapped hiking trails. OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules. - [Bennett Creek Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/bennett-creek-trail-osm-14012011)0.3 mapped mi - [Big Ben Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/big-ben-trail-osm-14012026)2.5 mapped mi - [Big Rock Hole Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/big-rock-hole-trail-osm-14060296)1.1 mapped mi - [Buckeye Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/buckeye-trail-osm-14060295)1.6 mapped mi - [Cape Horn Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/cape-horn-trail-osm-14012020)0.7 mapped mi - [Columbine Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/columbine-trail-osm-14060299)0.3 mapped mi - [Diversion Dam Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/diversion-dam-trail-osm-14060297)0.2 mapped mi - [Eagle Creek Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/eagle-creek-trail-osm-14060289)0.7 mapped mi - [Fall Creek Fire Road ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/fall-creek-fire-road-osm-14012016)0.3 mapped mi - [Fall Creek South Fork Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/fall-creek-south-fork-trail-osm-14012018)0.3 mapped mi - [Fall Creek Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/fall-creek-trail-osm-14012015)2.8 mapped mi - [Graham Hill Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/graham-hill-trail-osm-14060292)1.3 mapped mi - [High School Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/high-school-trail-osm-14012012)1.0 mapped mi - [Kiln Fire Road ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/kiln-fire-road-osm-14012017)0.4 mapped mi - [Lost Empire Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/lost-empire-trail-osm-14012021)4.7 mapped mi - [Meadow Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/meadow-trail-osm-14039427)0.5 mapped mi - [Old Alba Grade ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/old-alba-grade-osm-14012023)0.4 mapped mi - [Ox Fire Road ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/ox-fire-road-osm-14060298)0.9 mapped mi - [Pine Flat Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/pine-flat-trail-osm-14012022)0.1 mapped mi - [Pine Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/pine-trail-osm-14060290)2.3 mapped mi - [Pipeline Road ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/pipeline-road-osm-14040474)3.0 mapped mi - [Powder Mill Fire Road ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/powder-mill-fire-road-osm-14060294)0.9 mapped mi - [Powder Mill Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/powder-mill-trail-osm-14060293)1.3 mapped mi - [Redwood Grove Loop Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/redwood-grove-loop-trail-osm-14039507)0.8 mapped mi - [Ridge Fire Road ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/ridge-fire-road-osm-14060291)1.1 mapped mi - [Ridge Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/ridge-trail-osm-14012013)1.8 mapped mi - [River Trail Pedestrian ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/river-trail-pedestrian-osm-7935165)1.6 mapped mi - [S-Cape Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/s-cape-trail-osm-14012019)0.3 mapped mi - [Sunlit Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/sunlit-trail-osm-14012025)0.3 mapped mi - [Truck Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/truck-trail-osm-14012014)2.1 mapped mi - [Zayante Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/zayante-trail-osm-14039426)0.6 mapped mi [All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails) Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/) ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Reading trail closures before a California park visit Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access. Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026. - [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/henry-cowell-redwoods-state-park.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. [All parks](https://caparks.org/parks) [Santa Cruz ### Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Picnicking · Interpretive programs](https://caparks.org/parks/santa-cruz-mission-state-historic-park) [Santa Cruz ### Wilder Ranch State Park Picnicking · Interpretive programs](https://caparks.org/parks/wilder-ranch-state-park) [Santa Cruz ### Natural Bridges State Beach Picnicking · Interpretive programs](https://caparks.org/parks/natural-bridges-state-beach)