Henry Cowell - Fall Creek Unit 2011

Jamshid, Chuck, Sally, and I hiked at the Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell. This is just west of Scotts Valley, so it's a bit of a drive, and not one to try on a busy beach day.

We followed Fall Creek toward (but not all the way to) Trail's End, then looped around on Truck Road and Ridge Trail. I found the hike quite pleasant, and shady everywhere, even on the Truck Road.

There is an old rusted barrel stave mill along the creek. There's an interpretive sign, but it doesn't explain much, so we entertained ourselves pointing out bits of machinery and trying to figure out what they were.

We formulated a plan for an alternative hike the next time we come back, but I can't remember what it was. It may involve the S-Cape trail, which isn't shown on the map on the web site. If I recall correctly, there was a better map at the first major trail intersection from the parking lot.