Portola Redwood SP - 10.5M Hike

Hike with me in the deep redwood forest after these wonderful rains. It's a magical time!

Portola Redwoods State Park has a rugged, natural basin forested with coast redwoods, Douglas fir and live oak. Eighteen miles of trails crisscross the canyon and its two streams, Peters Creek and Pescadero Creek. A short nature trail along Pescadero Creek introduces visitors to the natural history of the area. Visitors can see clam shells and other marine deposits from the time when the area was once covered by the ocean. The park has one of the tallest redwoods (300 feet high) in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

here is no cell connection once you enter the park. Meet at the main building (can't miss it) to pay for parking. $6 parking fee. Bathroom and water available at start.

No river crossings (80% sure), lots of soft detitrius to walk on, I don't expect lots of sliding but definitely expect moisture.

10.5 Miles - 1.7+/- Elevation - Moderate Hike

Bring layers, good shoes, a lunch.

The park is closed today due to downed trees from the storm but it should be open by Sunday.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/prw-sp-to-hikers-hut-09b8b01?u=i&sh=zrntde

Rules:

• The hike will start five minutes after the meet time.
• Please stop at all trail junctions. I have not lost anyone yet and I want to keep it that way.
• Do not leave the hike without advising the leader/leaders first.
• Do not hike without water
• Stay at home if you are sick

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
The organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a hike is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts of this Meetup group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Our hike organizers are not responsible for your safety, these are always “Hike at your Own Risk” events.