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Uvas Canyon County Park

ExploreMorgan Hill, South Bay4.6/5

Over Deze Plek

A lushly wooded 1,147-acre park in the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills featuring a spectacular 1-mile Waterfall Loop Trail with 5 waterfalls along Swanson Creek. The easy loop crosses charming bridges through a redwood and bay laurel forest. 25 campsites with hot showers available.

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

$

Beste Tijd

Winter and early spring after rainfall for best waterfalls

Parkeren

Reservation required. $6 day-use fee at 8515 Croy Rd.

Tips

Visit a few days after heavy rain for best waterfall flow. Reservation required ($6 vehicle day-use). Trail can be muddy — wear boots. Open 8am to sunset.

Kinderwagenvriendelijk--Verschoontafel--Eten Ter Plaatse--Reservering Nodig

Tags

waterfallhikingcampingredwoodsnature
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