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			Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park How long is the walk in the redwood grove? The trail is an easy, 0.8 mile, flat wheelchair accessible loop throughout the giant redwoods. Walk takes from 30 – 60 minutes. Twenty-five cent self-guided brochures are available at the park entrance, and from the Visitors Center and the Nature Store. How many miles of hiking trails? 20 Where can I walk my dog? On the Meadow Trail from Highway 9 and on the Graham Hill Trail from the Campground. Both trails lead to Pipeline Road, a 3.3 mile paved road closed to public vehicles where you may also walk your dog. Dogs are not allowed in the redwood grove. They are welcome in the campground and picnic areas, and must be leashed at all times. Where can I ride my bike? On all paved and fire roads in the park. Bicyclists under 18 must wear a helmet. Where can I ride my horse? On most trails and fire roads. Some trails are very slippery in winter months, and will be closed at that time. Can I get a map of Henry Cowell? You can purchase a Henry Cowell map at the park entrance, the Visitors Center and Nature Store. The map indicates all park trails. How do I make a camping reservation? Make your reservations for camping in all California State Parks can be made by phoning ReserveAmerica at 1-800-444-PARK or visiting the webpage at http://www.cal-parks.ca.gov Who was Henry Cowell? Henry Cowell arrived in Santa Cruz area in 1865 and bought half of the shares of the Santa Cruz limestone business from Albion Jordan for $100,000. By 1886 he was reported to have the highest income in Santa Cruz County in addition to owning 10,000 acres of land in the area. His businesses included limestone quarries, shipping, logging, cattle, cement trade and large land holdings, ranches and lime deposits in 15 counties. His property included over 1,600 acres of forest adjacent to Welch’s Big Trees Resort He developed lime quarries at Rincon and Fall Creek. The limestone were an excellent grade and available where there were large quantities of fuel for the kilns. During the years of highest demand, 80% of the statewide need for lime was supplied by Santa Cruz County
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Can I get a map of Henry Cowell? You can purchase a Henry Cowell map at the park entrance, the Visitors Center and Nature Store. The map indicates all park trails.

Can I get a map of Henry Cowell?
You can purchase a Henry Cowell map at the park entrance, the Visitors Center and Nature Store. The map indicates all park trails.