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Berry Creek Falls

4.8 (8 reviews)

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Rosa N.

I just hiked this trail a couple weeks ago and it is still super luscious and green! The falls don't have that much water around this time of year but it's kind of expected. Beautiful hike nonetheless. No dogs allowed, but I saw a couple dogs on the trail A lot of the trails were closed or fenced out, but were supposed to take skyline to sea trail to the falls, but we did it the reverse way. Most sites and signs on here will tell you it's a strenuous trail, but in my personal opinion, it wasn't all that strenuous. It's approximately a 10 mile hike that has quite a few ups and downs, but I definitely think a beginner hiker can finish this. What I love about this trail is that there are 3/4 beautiful falls that you will hike across. Each place you can stop and put down your pack to relax at. It gets a little slippery if you're hiking down the stairs, so be careful! All in all, this was a beautiful hike and I would definitely do it again during spring time for a fuller waterfall.

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Junction Park

Junction Park

4.7(7 reviews)
6.4 mi

We stopped by here for a Spartan picnic on the way to Santa Cruz for skating. Costco is great for…read morethis. A roast chicken ($5.00) , bag of Mediterranean Salad $4.50) Farmer bread or rolls for starch ($5-$6). And a nice Beaujolais for the adults. The park was clean and deserted. It was a bit late and cold for us to swim. The swimming hole looks quite low. We could not find the rope to swing off of, however we did find a tire swing. We definitely want to return mid week when it's earlier and spend a few hours here. The drive is really winding and narrow. There were three spots where we had to stop, let traffic come from the other side, then take our turn. One 3 milestretch was really slow as the road was not wide enough for 2-way traffic. A little fear/excitement for kids not knowing if an oncoming car was heading toward us. I admit I did a bit 'speed-racer' to heighten the rush.

Best little swimming hole for families with young children! Clean and always some "new" little…read morefriend to play with. Has a sandy beach and a few picnic tables for lunch. Is dog friendly just as long as they aren't left to roam and take a dump while you aren't there to take care of that to throw away like responsible pet caregivers do so nobody will step in the hot steamy load while barefooted cause ya'know... beach/water/park bbq's umm yeah Oh there's typically some beautiful ducks taking a swim in the afternoon.

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Junction Park - Plenty of picnic tables, and a nice large barbecue.

Plenty of picnic tables, and a nice large barbecue.

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Buzzard's Roost

5.0(4 reviews)
0.1 mi

The Buzzard's Roost offers one of the best payoffs in terms of hiking the trails at Big Basin…read moreRedwoods State Park. It is classified as "strenuous" by the park; however, it offers some of the best views to those who brave the trails. In terms of time, the hike is relatively short. If you're in shape, you can easily reach the top in less than two hours. You'll probably want to enjoy the stunning views for a half-hour and then make your way back on the same trail you came on. The hike isn't particularly difficult. The incline can be a bit steep at times. There are a few areas where you have to climb on rocky terrain. This can be slick on wet mornings or following rainfall. The trail itself is also a bit confusing. There are places in which one trail crosses, merges and/or diverges with another. There were a few places which weren't very clear in terms of direction. I recommend downloading an app for trails (before you arrive to Big Basin since you probably won't find cellular service at the park). If you don't have access to the app, you should pick up the free paper map at the park headquarters. Make a mental note of which trails you took in order to come back by the way that you came. The views on the hike are lovely. During much of the hike, you'll pass through old-growth redwoods. The most impressive redwoods are at lower elevation. They general become shorter as you go until you find yourself in dense pine forest. Much of the hike is spent "cliff-side." You'll definitely want to watch any younger children and make sure that they aren't meandering too close to the outer edges of the trail. Interestingly, this trail is generally less popular than other trails in Big Basin -- including the longer hike to Berry Creek Falls. During our recent hike to Buzzard's Roost, we never encountered another hiker even once. This was great to enjoy the Buzzard's Roost all for ourselves -- but it also made our uncertainty in terms of which trails to take a bit more perplexing. I recommend bringing the following with you: 1.) Water (and/or Gatorade) - It is a long uphill hike. You'll need to prepare to take one more bottle than you think that you might need. It is always "better to be safe than sorry." 2.) Food - Depending upon your trailblazing speed, you might want to consider bringing something to snack on. The Buzzard's Roost is a great place to have a nice picnic -- as long as you remember to keep it clean and "crumb free." 3.) Camera - The views are fantastic! It is located at a great elevation that allows you to take in much of Big Basin. PARKING: There are some lots near the park headquarters. Park entrance is $10 per vehicle (allowing you to park) unless you're camping at Big Basin Redwoods State Park or any of the adjacent state parks. In other words, you can camp at nearby Portola Redwoods State Park (or some of the other parks) which allows you to enter and park at Big Basin.

Such a beautiful hike. It's a little bit of a steep incline to get to the top if you're not in…read moreshape but it's totally worth it. The trail is shaded most of the way and is surrounded by redwood trees.

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Buzzard's Roost - You'll pass this fallen redwood along the trail at a lower elevation.

You'll pass this fallen redwood along the trail at a lower elevation.

Buzzard's Roost - This is part of the path...which let's you know that you're getting close to the top.

This is part of the path...which let's you know that you're getting close to the top.

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