Enjoy a four mile, four hour walk at George’s Picnic Area and take Loma Prieta Grade Trail to the Porter House site to the site where the town of Loma Prieta was located and the hidden spot deep in the redwood forest where marine fossils can be found. Participants will encounter the remains of the old lumber mill, follow the trail of the ghost trestles and learn about the wonders of the giant redwoods and their survival. Meet at Georges Picnic Area near the Winter Gate.

Although this walk is free, there is an $8 parking fee for the limited parking space available. Hold on to that receipt! Once you have paid for parking at one state park, you have paid for them all, and there are 14 in Santa Cruz County alone!