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Little Butano Creek Trail (Butano State Park)

Walk

Why it works for toddlers

A quiet redwood creek walk on the south coast, pairable with Pescadero. State Parks calls it gentle; surface and restrooms at the trailhead aren't described.

Our words, from the official sources below.

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At a glance

💵 Cost
Price unknown State Parks lists day-use entry fees on a separate page; the amount isn't on the park page. Correct this
👶 Ages
12 mo–6 yr (our estimate) A gentle redwood-and-fern creek trail; best with a carrier.
📍 Where to go
About 4.5 miles southeast of Pescadero via Pescadero and Cloverdale Roads (State Parks). Map point: Directions coordinates on the State Parks page

Parent logistics

🅿 Parking
Unknown Know this? Correct this
👶 Stroller
Unknown Surface isn't described. Know this? Correct this
🚻 Bathrooms
Unknown Restrooms are described for the campground, not the trailhead. Know this? Correct this
🚼 Changing table
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🌳 Shade
Yes The trail runs through redwoods, ferns and sorrel. Confirmed · California State Parks · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🍎 Food
Unknown Know this? Correct this
⏰ Crowds
Unknown Know this? Correct this
😴 Nap fit
Full day a coast day: about an hour's drive from the Peninsula plus the walk. Our estimate · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

The walk

📏 Distance
1.5 miles
🛤 Surface
Unknown
↩ Turnaround
State Parks suggests it for 'if you have an hour': it extends 1.5 miles into the redwoods; turn back whenever you like.
📈 Elevation gain
ft
⛰ Steep sections
No State Parks calls it gentle. Confirmed · California State Parks · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚫 Non-stroller segment
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🚰 Drinking water
Yes Drinking water is available in the day-use areas. Confirmed · California State Parks · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

Last verified Sep 27, 2026 against the official sources. ✓ = confirmed by a source · ? = unknown (not the same as "no") · community notes are marked unverified. Spot something out of date? Use "Correct this" next to any detail.