Travel Guide to Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Getting There

• Car

  From the heart of Redwood National and State Parks, head southeast on U.S. Route 101. Continue for approximately 40 miles until you reach the exit for CA-17 S toward Santa Cruz. Merge onto CA-17 S and follow the signs for Los Gatos. After about 13 miles, take exit 1B for Los Gatos Blvd. Continue on Los Gatos Blvd and turn left onto University Ave. Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve will be on your right at the address: 13740 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95033. There is no entrance fee for the preserve.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve from Redwood National and State Parks using public transport, first take the bus from the nearest bus stop in the parks to the nearest transit center. You will likely need to take a bus to Eureka Transit Center. From there, take a Greyhound bus south to Los Gatos. Upon arrival in Los Gatos, use local transport services like taxis or rideshares to reach the preserve. Ensure to check the bus schedules ahead of time as they may vary.

• Bicycle

  For the adventurous cyclist, you can bike from Redwood National and State Parks to Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Follow U.S. Route 101 south until you reach CA-17 S. Make sure to stay on designated bike paths where available. The ride is approximately 60 miles and can take several hours, so be prepared with water and snacks. Always wear a helmet and follow traffic rules.