Cathedral Redwoods – Cable Car Beach loop from Scotts Valley

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Cathedral Redwoods – Cable Car Beach loop from Scotts Valley

Moderate

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Cathedral Redwoods – Cable Car Beach loop from Scotts Valley

03:09

10.3km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.47 km

Observation Deck View of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spacious deck provides awe-inspiring views of the woods and the Pacific Ocean. You'll discover binoculars available here to enhance your views. This spot offers a fantastic opportunity to pause and savor the surroundings.

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4.48 km

Sandhills Observation Deck – View of the Pacific Ocean

Highlight • Viewpoint

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5.54 km

Cathedral Redwoods

Highlight • Forest

Also known as "fairy rings", Cathedral trees are found in a circle where they sprouted from the roots of their parent tree. Over time the Redwoods grow to incredible heights which invokes a sense of another type of Cathedral.

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6.36 km

Cable Car Beach

Highlight • Beach

Cable Car Beach is a popular swimming hole with a little sandy beach on both sides of San Lorenzo river in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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7.29 km

Eagle Creek Trail – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is a little more challenging compared to the surrounding trails due to its steeper incline. As you hike, you'll find the Eagle Creek nearby, and there's a crossing …

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

3.06 km

2.80 km

816 m

Surfaces

3.32 km