the nature-worshiping, fun-loving adventurer’s guide
Enjoy the changing colors of the leaves and the serenity of hiking in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Oh, and a chai recipe to warm you up!
Wander through marshes on this one-of-a-kind walk at Pescadero State Beach where nature is king.
An easy to moderate two-mile trail along the San Lorenzo River in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The best places in Santa Cruz County to go hiking in wet weather.
1.5 miles; 1 hour; easy An easy foray into a corner of the park favored by avian life.
An old-growth redwood and a koi pond in Pogonip.
.8 miles; 30 min; easy
A short, easy trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Peek in on nature’s tidal rhythms along this gentle semi-loop following the estuary’s forested edge. You can also explore a small island reclaimed years ago from the marsh, now a haven for hummingbirds.
Año Nuevo Point Trail 3 miles in-and-out; 1 hour plus viewing time.; easy; access limited Dec. 1–Mar. 31
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