Location: Felton
Top Things to do in Felton
What to do and see in Felton, California (CA): The Best Nature & Parks
Felton, in the San Lorenzo Valley, offers up scenic redwood drives, Roaring Camp Railroads, and the beautiful San Lorenzo River. Biking, hiking and equestrian trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and a combined 80 miles of trails are accessible at nearby state parks. While here, make sure to visit the famous Felton Covered Bridge and the Bigfoot Museum. Other features include local wineries, antique stores and galleries that adorn the nearby towns.
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1. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 708 reviews
Minutes away from the city, this park has old redwoods.
Reviewed By wireless_in_CA
We’ve rode the Roaring Camp Railroad from Felton to Santa Cruz but never took the opportunity to cross the tracks and visit the park until now. Most of the trails are easy to navigate (Pipeline Road is paved) and dogs and horses were also allowed except where noted (unfortunately Redwood Grove Trail is the most popular). Inside the Redwood Grove Trail, lookout for the mother and father trees, banana slugs (stop 12), tree with albino leaves (stop 14), the giant tree (270 feet tall, 17 feet wide), etc. the high canopy of the trees obscured much of the sunlight in some areas. The walk was quiet due to our early morning visit but later the sounds of the Roaring Camp train escalated as they got ready for departure. We did not have trouble finding parking but it was good to arrive early as the lot was almost full near lunchtime.
2. Fall Creek Unit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By GaleMc - Felton, United States
The Lime Kiln trail is our favorite summer hike. From the parking lot you drop into the cool shade of the redwoods and follow the stream on a picture perfect woodland trail. You'll reach a beautiful photo-op bridge, where the trail gives you a choice of right or left. Go right to continue following a fork of the stream on your left. Eventually you will reach a junction that by turning left will lead you back around to the Lime Kilns. Here there are the interesting remnants of the lime production industry that helped to build San Francisco, with educational signage and explanations. By continuing along the trail beside the river, now on your right, you will return to the photo-op bridge, and back along the way you first came. At leisurely pace, this is roughly a 3-mile, 1-3/4 hour visit.
3. Loch Lomond Recreation Area
4. Cotillion Gardens RV Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Cotillion Gardens RV Park is a family-oriented and pet-friendly camp ground. It is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, surrounded by Redwood Forest, run by a creek fed into San Lorenzo River. It is also conveniently back into the Henry Cowell State Park, is walking distance to the historical Roaring Camp Railroads, and 10mins drive to the Santa Cruz beach. The camp ground offers partial and full hook-up RV sites, tent sites, cabins, along with a swimming pool and a club house for special events, such as family reunion, wedding reception, and group retreat. Year after year, campers come from all over the country for a scenic and tranquil mountain atmosphere, enjoying a real campfire quietly and peacefully under 300ft redwood trees with friends and family. Other great getaway activities include surfing, whale watching, fishing, hiking, biking, wine tasting, and many more.
5. Felton Covered Bridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By AnnetteSteele - Ripon, United States
We had no idea when we stopped at this little park what a delight we would find in this age old covered bridge. Such a wonderful little park.
