Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
The Redwood Grove Trail (old-growth loop) in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Map showing the location of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Map showing the location of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Map showing the location of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Map showing the location of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
LocationSanta Cruz County, California, United States
Nearest townFelton, California
Coordinates37°02′27″N 122°03′54″W / 37.0408592°N 122.0649176°W / 37.0408592; -122.0649176
Area4,623 acres (18.71 km2)
Established1953
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a state park of California, United States, preserving mainly forest and riparian areas in the watershed of the San Lorenzo River, including a grove of old-growth coast redwood.[1] It is located in Santa Cruz County, primarily in the area between the cities of Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, near the community of Felton and the University of California at Santa Cruz. The park includes a non-contiguous extension in the Fall Creek area north of Felton. The 4,623-acre (1,871 ha) park was established in 1953.[2]

  1. ^ Bolsinger, Charles L.; Waddell, Karen L. (1993). "Area of old-growth forests in California, Oregon, and Washington" (PDF). United States Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. Resource Bulletin PNW-RB-197. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks: 30. Retrieved March 17, 2012. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)