Big Basin Redwoods State Park--Berry Creek Falls, Boulder Creek, CA

This 10+ mile hike starts at Park Headquarters on the eastern end of the park. Try to get there before peak hours to avoid parking issues (the fee is $10), and ask for a trail map.

From the park headquarters, head north on the Skyline-to-the-Sea trail .3 mile until you hit Dool trail, turn left, then left again immediately on Sunset trail (see trail map). Head west on Sunset trail for about 4+ miles until you hit Berry Creek Falls trail, then turn left. You'll see a brief clearing, and a couple smaller waterfalls. Enjoy the redwoods along the way.


After going about 1 mile on Berry Creek Falls trail you'll finally reach Berry Creek falls.


Continuing past the falls the trail becomes Skyline-to-the-Sea trail. Follow this trail 4 miles back to the parking area. All distances are approximate. Net elevation change is about 1000ft, but hikers actually climb double that amount due to the jagged elevation profile.

Trail: Skyline to the Sea-Sunset loop, 10.5 miles
Difficulty: moderate to strenuous (elevation change, length)