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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
The trail begins at a marked trailhead at the end of the easternmost parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
The trailhead is adjacent to the park's Butterfly Garden.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
While the trail begins on the Carbon Canyon Creek Trail, signs clearly mark the direction to the redwood grove.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
The Redwood Grove Trail follows a hard packed dirt path that parallels the path of Carbon Canyon Creek.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
California black walnut trees add a bit of color to the walk.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
Carbon Canyon Dam's construction resulted in the dissolution of the village of Olinda. The dam is adjacent to the Redwood Grove Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
Carbon Canyon Regional Park's recreational opportunities lie just across the creek bed from the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
The first glimpse of the redwoods peeking out from the dry trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
The grove contains 241 coast redwood trees, the only successful non-native grove in Southern California.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
The redwood trees' presence makes the grove significantly more shady and cooler than the surrounding area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
12/04/2018
Brea's Carbon Canyon Regional Park redwood grove.