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Cathedral Redwoods – River Trail loop from Santa Cruz

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United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz

Cathedral Redwoods – River Trail loop from Santa Cruz

Hard

3.1

(8)

82

runners

Cathedral Redwoods – River Trail loop from Santa Cruz

02:46

20.9km

570m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.59 km

Horse Trough Spring

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

This mostly flat dirt trail meanders through oak trees and some old redwoods. Along this section, you'll encounter Horse Trough Spring, creating a stunning scene against the lush green backdrop.

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2

8.33 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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3

10.1 km

River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

River Trail follows north to south along San Lorenzo River through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, passing by a campground, the main parking area, and several informal swimming beaches.

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

5.24 km

5.18 km

Surfaces

11.5 km

4.10 km

4.08 km

981 m

102 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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