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Portola Redwoods State Park
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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. At 300 feet tall, the park has one of the tallest redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains]. To reach the park from Hwy 35, turn west on Alpine Road, go 3 miles and turn onto Portola State Park Road. These roads are both steep, so use low gear.
