Redwood Grove - Carbon Canyon Regional Park
About This Trail
Carbon Canyon Regional Park boasts the largest Redwood Grove in Southern California! The trees aren’t quite as tall as you might find in Northern California, but it’s amazing they grow at all in the often dry SoCal climate. This area is a great short hike, especially for toddlers.
There are two trailheads for the Redwood Grove: in the neighborhood above them or from the last parking lot in Carbon Canyon Regional Park. The distance from the park trailhead is about 1.5 miles but mostly flat and great for strollers. This trail guide is for the trailhead beginning in the neighborhood. It can be done with a stroller, but be forewarned there is a short, steep hill from the horse trail to where the Redwoods are.
At the corner of Red Pine Rd and Valley View Circle, you will see the beginning of a horse path. Follow the path as it begins a gradual downhill towards Carbon Canyon. The trail will come to a T intersection; turn right and go down the stepped hill. You have arrived! We usually enjoy following the trail in a loop around the redwoods, read all the signs, play with/near the water fountain (it is somewhat unique), and follow the fenced path through the middle of the grove. Return the way you came.
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 50 ft. |
| Carrier needed | Yes |
| Stroller friendly | Yes |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | Yes |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Excellent |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
Visit the largest coastal Redwood grove in Southern California!
Fee & Parking Details
This trail begins in the neighborhood (free street parking).
You can also park in Carbon Canyon Regional Park for a fee: $3 per vehicle entry Monday – Friday; $5 Saturday – Sunday; Higher for some holidays and events http://www.ocparks.com/parks/carbon
Trail Contributor
My name is Nicole Dominick, and I’ve been hiking with Hike it Baby since May 2016 with my daughter. She is now 3 years old and has hiked over 400 miles! She has been carried for most of those miles, but we enjoy every journey. We were both born and raised in Southern CA but recently moved to Colorado Springs, CO.
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Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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