Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 4:23AM PDT until October 30 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Up to 1.9 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 01:43 PM Thursday 10/29, and 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 02:39 PM Friday 10/30. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Overview
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest state park (established 1902), is currently in a recovery and rebuilding phase following the devastating August 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire, which swept through 97% of the park and destroyed all historic structures and infrastructure. The park is OPEN for day-use with limited access. Most of the ancient old-growth redwood trees (1,000-1,800 years old) survived the fire and the ecosystem is actively regenerating. Currently available: limited day-use parking by reservation ($6 plus $2 reservation fee), several reopened trails and fire roads including the popular 0.6-mile Redwood Loop Trail, visitor center, and equestrian/bicycle access on fire roads. All campgrounds remain CLOSED. No oversized vehicles or trailers permitted. Santa Cruz Metro offers seasonal weekend shuttle service (Route 35). The coastal unit, Rancho del Oso, is accessible via Highway 1 and remains open. State Parks is actively managing a multi-year facilities management planning process to reimagine and rebuild the park for future generations. As an expert camper, note that backcountry camping is currently unavailable, but the park offers excellent day-hiking through recovering redwood forest with unique opportunities to observe post-fire ecological succession.
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