Portola Redwoods Old Tree to Peters Creek Loop and Tiptoe Falls (Difficult)

** IMPORTANT! **
**PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION!**

Please RSVP only if you are committed to attend. Reevaluate your availability a few days before the hike and withdraw at that time if you can no longer commit. This allows others to attend.

Portola Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains is a beautiful, deeply shaded, lush redwood forest. It offers one of the few remaining old growth coast redwood groves as well as the massive Old Tree, some 1200 years old and roughly 300 feet tall.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=539

On this hike we'll enjoy giant redwoods, meandering creeks, the Tiptoe Falls, steep climbs, lush valleys and the tranquillity all these provide. Our route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/iverson-trail-to-tiptoe-falls-3e3aa68

Length: 13.2 miles Level of difficulty: Difficult (see Calculator photo below)
Elevation gain: 2841 feet Hiking time: 5-6 hours

This is a difficult hike. Not for the casual hiker. We will be maintaining an average pace of typically 2.8 mph.

Bring water (2+ liters), snacks, tick/poison oak protection, hiking boots with good tread, any anticipated first aid needs and your love for adventure!

There is no cell service in the park.

Dogs are not allowed on the state park trails

I estimate an hour and 20 minute commute from Soquel area. Therefore, I recommend carpooling. We'll meet at the park Visitor Center and start out on time at 9am. There is a $10 ($9 for Seniors) parking fee payable at the Visitor Center. Bathrooms are available.

Safety: Please keep in mind that you always hike at your own risk and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety.

Take a few moments and refer to the frequently updated Soquel SoleMates Hiking Group general description ("What We're About") for important information about this group. Soquel Soulmates Hiking Group
https://www.meetup.com/soquel-solemates-hiking-group/

I hope to see you there!
Jill :)