Elkhorn Slough | One of California's Last Great Coastal Wetlands
California's Elkhorn Slough and its watershed is a remarkable meeting place between land and sea.
Reserve - Elkhorn Slough
The Elkhorn Slough Reserve features a visitor center, picnic areas, and five miles of trails through beautiful oak woodlands, calm tidal creeks, and open grasslands. We are committed to ensuring the health of Elkhorn Slough and its surrounding watershed for generations.
Visit | Elkhorn Slough
With five state beaches, several parks and preserves, and two wildlife areas nearby, the Elkhorn Slough area offers even more places to go hiking (with and without your dog), birding, fishing, horseback riding, camping, or boating.
About - Elkhorn Slough
Elkhorn Slough Reserve A jewel at the heart of the slough. The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is part of a network of 30 sites around the U.S. that study, protect, and celebrate important coastal ecosystems.
Map & Directions - Elkhorn Slough
The Elkhorn Slough Reserve is located at 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076, about halfway between the coastal towns of Santa Cruz and Monterey. If you have any questions regarding the following directions, please call (831) 728-2822.
What is Elkhorn Slough?
Elkhorn Slough is a remarkable sanctuary for wildlife, tucked into a patchwork landscape of farms, ranches, and residential communities, The slough provides habitat for a diverse population of birds, plants, marine mammals, and fish.
Ca˜ail Swale Barn Ponds oop ... 0.2 mi (0.3 km) Long Valley Loop 0.8 mi (1.35 km) Five Fingers Loop 1.1 mi (1.8 km) plus 0.3 mi (0.5 km) to Parson’s Slough Overlook South Marsh Loop 2.0 mi (3.2 km) plus 0.3mi (0.5km) to Hummingbird Island plus 0.3mi (0.5km) to North Marsh Overlook Take a Hike! Elkhorn Slough Reserve LEGEND Trails Wheelchair ...
Recreation Information - Elkhorn Slough
The Elkhorn Slough Reserve, located at 1700 Elkhorn Road, is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Reserve is closed Monday and Tuesday. When the Reserve is closed, you cannot drive in, walk in, or access the trails, restrooms, or visitor center.
Reserve - Elkhorn Slough
The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve supports one of California’s largest coastal salt marshes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Elkhorn Slough
The Elkhorn Slough Reserve, located at 1700 Elkhorn Road, is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Reserve is closed Monday and Tuesday. When the Reserve is closed, you cannot drive in, walk in, or access the trails, restrooms, or visitor center.