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Van Duzen River · near Carlotta

Cheatham Grove

A 0.7-mile redwood loop in a separate Grizzly Creek park parcel beside the Van Duzen River, reached at Highway 36 milepost 13.0.

Also known as: Owen R. Cheatham Grove

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Cheatham GroveVan Duzen River

No recent algae test listed for this spot

This is not an all-clear. Check the current statewide reports map and signs at the site.

Site-specific result not listed in the current FHABS exportCalifornia HAB reports map ↗
Practical algae information

Harmful algal mats can occur in clear water and reports are not comprehensive. Avoid visible mats or discolored, stagnant water; keep children and pets away from affected water. Only testing can determine whether toxins are present.

California toxic algal mat guidance ↗

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River reading

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Access

Public location documentedUse the signed Cheatham Grove parking area at Highway 36 milepost 13.0.
Parking
Use the signed Cheatham Grove parking area at Highway 36 milepost 13.0.
From parking
The park identifies a 0.7-mile loop through the grove and describes it as an ADA-accessible trail; this does not establish an accessible route to the riverbank.
Access
Published as a forest walk beside the river. No water-entry route is represented.
Restrictions
Dogs are not allowed on park trails except service animals.
Facilities
  • Parking
  • Redwood loop trail

Listed facilities come from the cited manager record. Check current restrictions and posted signs before use.

Directions to parking ↗Open name in Google Maps ↗
Sources and verification

Manager: California State Parks. Parking directions are shown only where the public entrance is documented.