Big Basin Redwoods State Park!

Oct 19Feb 28 Bill

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Landmark #827

Santa Cruz County

Visited: October 19, 2013

Plaque? YES! 🙂

What is it?	A plaque marking the first campsite of the Sempervirens Club, which birthed the California State Park System!
What makes it historical?	THE GUIDE SAYS: A group of conservationists led by Andrew P. Hill camped at the base of Slippery Rock on May 15, 1900 and formed the Sempervirens Club to preserve the redwoods of Big Basin. Their efforts resulted in deeding 3,500 acres of primeval forest to the State on September 20, 1902 to mark the beginning of the California State Park System. OTHER TIDBITS: Total cost to launch the Sempervirens Club: $32!
How can I Help the Helpers?	HERE’S HOW: Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services! Volunteer with the Mountain Parks Foundation! Donate to the Mountain Parks Foundation! Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place?	LISTED DIRECTIONS: Slippery Rock Memorial State Hwy 236 (P.M. 8.7) Big Basin Redwoods State Park ANNOTATIONS: This one was trickier than it needed to be! You’ll find the plaque near Slippery Rock, which is on Sky Meadow Road about 1.2 miles north of the intersection with Highway 236! There is a small pull-out just north of Sempervirens Falls, where the trail hooks off into the woods. Follow the trail maybe half a mile, and you’ll find the monument! From Los Angeles: ~374mi (602km) — 6.3hrs From Sacramento: ~151mi (244km) — 2.6hrs From San Diego: ~509mi (820km) — 8.5hrs From San Francisco: ~68mi (110km) — 1.2hrs
When should I go?	Whenever the mood strikes you!

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