Walking through the Mecca of meditation, the Redwoods

**Event:** 181n**Distance:** 4.3 milesn**Total Elevation Gain:** 686 ft.n**Difficulty:** 5.5 out of 10n**Meeting Point:** In front of the Visitor Center, at the entrance to the Grove loop.n37.0390178284279, -122.06357441142463n**Gathering Time:** 9:45 A.M.n**Departure Time:** 10 A.M.nn**Hike Overview:**nHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth Redwoods. Walking amongst these giants helps us experience a deep and healing connection with nature. Feeling a connection with nature is one of the best ways to be in the moment. Francinee who is a wilderness patrol will be voluntarily leading us through the woods.nn**Parking Lot Fee:** The Park’s administration has generously waived the parking fee for Nature Bloomers. To skip the fee, *please make sure your email address will be forwarded to the event admin. You NEED to show YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION AT the entrance. Otherwise, you have to pay $10 for parking.* Carpooling is recommended.nn**Be Prepared:**nPlease prepare with layered clothing, sunscreen and/or hat (no shade), sturdy hiking shoes/boots, at least one liter of water, poles (optional), and a good attitude!😎nn**Do Not Attend:**nIf you’re experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have compromised immune systems, or if you’ve been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.nLegal DisclaimersnBy voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.nn**Legal Disclaimers:**nWe show our respect to the wilderness and other hikers by not playing music and leaving speakers home.nBy voluntarily joining us for any event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE Nature Bloomers, organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising in whole or in part out of our events.nYour attendance implies your consent to be in the photos and videos.