Exploratory Hike at Henry Cowell
Details
OVERVIEW: This hike will cover approximately 7.5 miles with 1400 ft. of elevation gain located in Henry Cowell.
LOGISTICS: Please arrive at the parking lot by 8:45 a.m. for a brief pre-hike meeting. We will begin hiking promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please use the restroom before we start, as there are no restrooms along the trail.
We will stop at the Observation Deck for snacks and at Frisbee Beach for lunch before heading back.
BRING: A completed medical form, lunch, snacks, and water. Wear layers and sturdy boots. Poles and gloves are recommended.
**PARKING :**Bring a credit card to pay $10 parking. You may use this: 37.040092, -122.063700 as a reference.
RESTROOM: There is a restroom at our meeting place. After that, no restrooms along the trail.
SIERRA CLUB REQUIREMENTS: This is an official Sierra Club outing. Every participant must complete a short medical form and carry it on their own. The medical form can be downloaded from the Sierra Club website.
EXPOSURE: Some tree covers.
CELL PHONE COVERAGE: Poor coverage through most of the route.
SAFETY: We will hold a safety meeting prior to the hike. Nearest emergency services is: Felton Fire Station. Approx. ~2–3 miles (3–5 km) from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (a short drive down Highway 9 into town) In case of emergency, call 911.
CANCELLATIONS : Please cancel 36 hours or more before the event so people on the wait list will have adequate notice to join.
HIKE LEADER: Alice Li
PARK WEBSITE : https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546
SIERRA CLUB GUIDELINES: We encourage responsible hiking practices, adhering to Leave No Trace principles to minimize our impact on the environment. Neither vaccinations nor masks are required. If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, are sick, or have recently tested positive for COVID, please stay home.
These hikes are sponsored by the Sierra Pathfinders an outings section of the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter. We encourage you to join the Sierra Pathfinders if you are not a member. For a list of all hikes offered by Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Chapter, please visit the online calendar.