Henry Cowell Redwoods
HIKING
Photo by Lee Williams
Hiking in Henry Cowell
This beautiful park has about 20 miles of hiking trails, creating a variety of different hiking options ranging from 0.4 miles long to 7.5 miles long. Some trails are very steep. Terrain varies from forest to chaparral.
Trail Names & Distances
Distances are from the main day use parking lot and are approximate. Many trails easily combine to create longer hikes. Don’t forget to purchase a map before you go!
|
Trail Name |
Miles |
Bikes | Dogs | Terrain |
| Big Rock Hole | 0.9 | No | No | Steep, rocky, mixed woodland, redwoods |
| Buckeye | 1.6 | No | No | .5 mile steep switchbacks, multi-terrain, no bridges |
| Eagle Creek | 0.9 | No | No | Hilly, redwoods, mixed evergreen, chaparral |
| Graham Hill | 1.4 | No | Yes | Hilly, oaks and pines |
| Meadow | 0.3 | No | Yes | Level, meadow |
| Ox | 0.7 | No | No | Mostly level, mixed woodlands and redwoods |
| Pine | 2.2 | No | No | Hilly, redwoods, mixed evergreen, chaparral |
| Pipeline Road | 3.3 | Yes | Yes | Level to steep, multi-terrain |
| Powder Mill Road |
1.0 | Yes | No | Hilly, mixed woodlands |
| Powder Mill Trail |
0.7 | No | Yes | Hilly, mixed woodlands |
| Redwood Grove | 0.8 | No | No | Level, old-growth redwoods, wheelchair and stroller accessible |
| Ridge Road | 1.2 | Yes | No | Hilly, chaparral |
| Rincon Road | 2.5 | Yes | No | Steep, multi-terrain, no bridges |
| River | 1.2 | No | No | Mostly level, riparian |
For more information, please visit California State Parks’ website.
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