19th-century logging equipment reveals a piece of redwoods history Fort Humboldt State Historic Park Brochure Park Information HIGHLIGHTS: This former military post on a bluff overlooking Humboldt Bay has a particular allure for local-history buffs. It was established in 1853 …
Mendocino Woodlands State Park Brochure Park Information HIGHLIGHTS: Located 150 miles north of San Francisco and nestled amid 720 acres of second- and third-growth redwoods, charming cabins with all the creature comforts (kitchens, dining halls, showers and bathrooms) create an …
Giant Sequoia National Monument showcases nearly half of the giant sequoia groves in the entire world.
Serene woodlands evoking a bygone era. Robust second-growth redwood forest and old mill sites provide a fascinating if somewhat bittersweet perspective on the history of the San Francisco Peninsula.
One of the San Francisco Peninsula’s most distinctive landmarks, a beautiful undeveloped 1,355-acre preserve that provides excellent views of the Bay Area.
242-acre preserve west of Novato with massive redwoods clustered along ridge. Trails traverse forests of oak, madrone and California laurel.
403-acre preserve links with Gary Giacomini and Roy’s Redwoods Preserves to protect much of the Lagunitas Creek area, critical habitat of wild coho salmon. Deep forests of redwood, Douglas fir, oak and tanoak that are rich in wildlife. Rare “serpentine endemic” plants, including Tiburon buckwheat, Tamalpais lessingia and serpentine reedgrass.
2,817-acre preserve offers excellent hiking, equestrian and bicycling opportunities within a short drive of mid-San Mateo Peninsula. Mixed coniferous forests include numerous ancient redwoods. Wonderful examples of rare tafoni sandstone formations. San Gregorio Creek provides critical habitat for imperiled coho salmon and steelhead trout.
Largest of the linked preserves that protect the north ridge of Mount Tamalpais. 639 acres encompass diverse habitats, from thick forest to chaparral. Dramatic views along the ridge and spectacular spring wildflower displays.
Just west of Larkspur, Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve lies at the headwaters of Larkspur Creek. It encompasses a mixed hardwood and second-growth redwood forest that shelters one of the prettiest canyons in the San Francisco Bay Area. Any trip to the preserve demands a visit to Dawn Falls, a beautiful 25-foot cascade. The falls are a dramatic torrent of whitewater after a storm, and flow throughout the year.
21,000 acres of woodlands and grasslands on Mount Tamalpais and the hills of western Marin County. The Lake Lagunitas Loop is an easy hike on wide trails, traversing redwood groves , oak woodlands and meadows thick with wildflowers in the spring.
900 acres of deep forest, chaparral and oak savanna, short drive from San Francisco and the Peninsula. Large, second-growth redwood groves conjoined with ground-hugging redwood sorrel and sword fern. Elsewhere, mixed coniferous forest, savannas and grasslands create a rich and diverse ecosystems abundant in wildlife.
3,314-acre greenbelt with redwood groves, diverse habitats and wildlife. Hiking, bicycling, bird-watching, horseback riding and camping.
3,688 acres of beautiful, lush redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Wide range of recreational options, including hiking, picnicking and RV and tent camping.
Sprawling second-growth redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Overlooks Santa Clara Valley to the east, Monterey Bay, to the west. Horseback riding, hiking, and walk-in and drive-in camping.
Near Fort Bragg, a working forest managed by CAL FIRE that offers camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, swimming and picnicking.
Large native azaleas in a canopy of second-growth redwoods near Boonville. Azalea Discovery Trail meanders through heart of the park.
Windswept Marin County ridge. Dwarf Sargent cypress, rare Marin manzanita. Rock gardens with jewel-like flowers. Fire roads link to many other public lands.
In Mendocino County, a quiet getaway in an old-growth grove near junction of Indian Creek and the Navarro River.
Where Russian River meets Pacific Ocean, dramatic views, small streams, coastal prairies, spring wildflowers, redwood and Douglas-fir forest. Spotted owls, coho salmon, steelhead trout, peregrine falcons.
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