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Heritage Grove

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A magnificent old-growth Redwood forest on Alpine Creek, adjacent to Pescadero Creek Park provides a network of trails through the towering giants. A sense of awe and tranquility permeates this unique enclave of forest that escaped the timber harvesting of earlier years. It is considered to have the largest Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Weather                                  History The Heritage Grove, 37-acre preserve of magnificent old-growth redwoods adjoins the park to the northeast. Many of the grove's huge redwoods were scheduled to be logged until a citizen's group banded together to raise funds to purchase the grove so that the magnificent trees could be preserved forever. The county matched these funds and made acquisition possible. The grove can be reached by traveling east on alpine Road, one mile west of Pescadero Road. Back to top Trails Heritage Grove Trail is open to pedestrians only. No horses are allowed on this trail. Back to top Facilities A parking lot can be found at Heritage Grove, which is available for those that are interested in admiring the magnificent old-growth redwoods. Back to top Activities Heritage Grove offers the visitor the opportunity to hike in and observe one of the last remaining stands of old-growth, virgin Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Back to top Days and Hours of Operation Heritage Grove is open every day of the year including all holidays. It opens daily at 8:00 A.M. The closing time varies by time of year. The closing times are: December - February 5:00 P.M. March 6:00 P.M. (before Daylight Savings Time starts) March 7:00 P.M. (after Daylight Savings Time starts) April - August 8:00 P.M. September 8:00 P.M. (through Labor Day) September 7:00 P.M. (beginning the day after Labor Day) October 7:00 P.M. (first week[s] of October) October 5:00 P.M. (last three weeks of October) November 6:00 P.M. (before Daylight Saving Time ends) November 5:00 P.M. (after Daylight Saving Time ends) Back to top Natural Features Manificent, beautiful, redwood trees can be found here. All of the natural features of Heritage Grove Park are protected. Back to top Directions to the Park When coming to Heritage Grove from the bayside of the peninsula, use Highway 84 west from either Highway 280, 101 or 35 (Skyline Boulevard). Travel westbound down Highway 84 from Skyline Boulevard to Pescadero Road near the Town of Loma Mar. Turn left (south) on Pescadero Road. Follow Pescadero Road south to Alpine Road. Turn left (east) on Alpine Road to the entrance. When coming to Heritage Grove Park from the coast side, use Highway 1 to Highway 84. Take Highway 84 east to Pescadero Road near the Town of Loma Mar. Turn right (south) on Pescadero Road. Follow Pescadero Road south to Alpine Road. Turn left (east) on Alpine Road to the entrance. Back to top Reservations There are no reservations available at Heritage Grove Park. Back to top Volunteers Program A number of special volunteer activities take place during the year at Heritage Grove as part of the Parks Department's Volunteer Program. Individuals, groups, families and organizations can take part in trail construction, exotic plant removal, habitat restoration, trail patrol and other beneficial and rewarding projects. If you are an individual or an organization interested in getting involved in the Volunteer Program, please contact Heritage Grove Park or the San Mateo County Parks Volunteer Program Coordinator. Back to top Regulations To preserve the natural environment of Heritage Grove, all plants, animals and natural features are protected. Picking or removing wildflowers or other natural material is prohibited. Fires are permitted in park barbecue pits only - no ground fires. Cutting and gathering of wood is prohibited. Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Motor vehicles and bicycles are permitted only on paved roadways and in established parking areas. Firearms and other weapons are prohibited. Loud radios and the playing of amplified musical instruments are not permitted. Park opens at 8:00 A.M. and closes at the preset time prior to sunset. Keep fishing lines and boats out of the swim area. Beer and wine only are allowed in certain areas, no hard liquor. Smoking is prohibited. Feeding of wildlife is prohibited. Leaving designated trails is prohibited. Fishing and hunting are not permitted per California State Fish and Game Regulations. Back to top