On September 7th I did a big hike of 20 miles with a few friends. Really really lovely. I suspect this may be closed and/or dangerous after a rain. Davenport, CA 95017, CA. It was time for the falls! Here is what I saw: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2020-07-01&place_id=any&subview=grid&user_id=arvel&verifiable=any, We walked clockwise to finish the ascent already in the first part of the route and save energy, as the day was hot and we knew climbing would not be easy in the first part of the trail. I didn't expect I would be hiking down by the raging water, almost getting wet, holding to cables. Join us for a beautiful day hike from Waddell Beach into Big Basin Redwood State Park.
Michael suggested starting at Waddell Beach in Big Basin State Park.
I was pretty tired at that point after having climbed about 3500 feet since the morning. This map is useful for exploring many parks in this area. This is where I met the first people on that hike, after 12 miles without seeing a soul. Change ). Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. » Redwood Hikes Map: Bay Area Trail Map: Saratoga to Big Basin, First edition, 2010. Berry Creek Falls Loop via Waddell Beach is a 24.9 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Davenport, California that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. Except a beautiful view was not what is special along the way. To Berry Creek Falls: Follow Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail all the way to Berry Creek Falls.Return by the same route. Length 15.5 mi Elevation gain 2,194 ft Route type Loop Still, I decided to call it the "Berry Creek Falls" ride, in reference to the reward that awaits at the end of the ride. The official park map doesn't show any trail distance so it was not easy to estimate what it would be like. Nice 6 mile hike to a beautiful waterfall, Nice diverse full-day hike with a lot of nature and water.
This will be an amazing interior forest waterfall hike!
It could even be called Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail, because the vast majority of the route is on that trail. Soon, we approached Berry Creek Falls, which, besides the large redwoods, is the most popular attraction in the park. Of course, the sign could be wrong. Bring a lock if you are visiting the Berry Creek Falls. The park is officially named Rancho del Oso. Adds a lot more time but great views and a chance to get out of the canyon. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The falls is fairly narrow but about 70 feet high and, needless to say, will look more impressive if you visit shortly after some significant rainfall. Where to go for a long hike when a series of powerful storms has drenched the whole area for a week?