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Summary: If you love waterfalls, this is your hike. This hike provides you with four different waterfalls in a moderate to strenuous 12 mile loop through the Redwoods of California's first State Park. Be sure to keep an eye out for one of the park's most famous inhabitant, the Banana Slug! This is another hike that you'll definately want to bring along your camera! For more details and photos visit my website The Backcountry: Berry Creek Falls. Trailhead: From the town of Santa Cruz, head North on Highway 9 approximately 12 miles to Boulder Creek. At the traffic light in town turn left on Highway 236. Drive about 10 miles until you reach the park headquarters. (Lat:37.17 Lon:-122.22) Trail Guides for Berry Creek Falls, Big Basin State Park, CA: California Hiking by Tom Stienstra & Ann Marie Brown (Foghorn Press) The Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Book by Tom Taber (Oak Valley Pr) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, (831) 338-8860 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Mike Matenkosky, who has posted 18 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Jilly on 12/27/2007 Had heard/read a lot of good reviews about this hike. We, my husband and I, went on a rainy day. We were well prepared for the rain. But what shocked us was the number of Newts on one stretch of the trail. There were 100s and 1000s of Newts on the trail (I cannot stand any lizard like creatures, this was terrifying to me, took me over 6 months to get over it and go hiking again). We could not walk for fear of stepping on them. We had to head back. Will try this again on a sunny day. 
Reviewed by sailinsteve on 4/19/2006 I've been taking the loop for years and it's differnt every year, what with erosion, more or less water and other stuff. It's also a primary part of the skyline to the sea trail and just before silver falls you get the chance to go off toward the ocean. That's also a very nice trip, especially if you can get someone to pick you up at the beach! 
Reviewed by Suz on 12/2/2005 We hiked in the rain and it was an amazing experience.
Reviewed by Tracy on 9/25/2005 We have hiked this many times, and we love it! The falls are particularly impressive in the spring following a rainy winter.(But later in the year sometimes they are just a trickle) The Sunset trail passes through chapparal, redwoods & sandstone rock formations. This is always a fun hike with lots to see.
Reviewed by SA on 4/18/2005 Very good. The waterfall at Berry Creek trail is fantastic, a natural ionizer.
Reviewed by Keith on 6/28/2004 A nice walk through the forest, but the waterfalls were not particularly impressive. Pretty bad roads to get there if you follow mapquest and take 35.
Reviewed by Mark on 8/12/2003 Well worth the effort. Hiking the loop gives you the dramatic (waterfalls / redwoods)on the way up and in and on the Sunset Trail returning you get manzanita's, rock formations and redwoods & oaks.....Very nice.
Reviewed by gangadharan on 5/19/2003 This is the best hike I have had so far! Well maintained trail. Closest you can get to nature!!! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Santa Cruz County Hiking, Santa Cruz County Trails, Santa Cruz County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||