
Cheatham Grove is an intimate old-growth redwood stand—towering trunks, mossy buttresses and fern-carpeted forest floor create dramatic vertical compositions and cathedral-like light. Best at sunrise or in morning fog for light shafts; overcast days give even, moody tones. A short, easy walk from a small parking area; parking is limited on weekends and seasons can bring muddy trails. No special permit is usually required—practice Leave No Trace and respect fragile understory.

Cheatham Grove is an intimate old-growth redwood stand—towering trunks, mossy buttresses and fern-carpeted forest floor create dramatic vertical compositions and cathedral-like light. Best at sunrise or in morning fog for light shafts; overcast days give even, moody tones. A short, easy walk from a small parking area; parking is limited on weekends and seasons can bring muddy trails. No special permit is usually required—practice Leave No Trace and respect fragile understory.