Sequoias at Night-A Walk in the (Lighted)Woods

Roaring Camp Railroads  is hosting a magical walk in the giant redwoods lit up by movie lighting artists and lamp-makers. I went on a preview of the event with the artists and about 200 other curious folks, and have this story.

 

ROARING CAMP INTRODUCES “SEQUOIAS AT NIGHT” FAMILY-FRIENDLY STROLL THROUGH ILLUMINATED GIANT REDWOOD FOREST

VIEW TOWERING 250-FOOT REDWOODS IN A NEW LIGHT, FEATURING HANGING, LIGHTED LANTERNS CREATED BY LOCAL METALSMITH ARTISTS

FELTON, CA – SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 – Roaring Camp, Inc. (Roaring Camp) today introduced “Sequoias at Night,” its new family-friendly experience beneath towering 250-foot-tall redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Sequoias at Night lighted stroll will be open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30pm.

The nighttime experience provides visitors with a magical and immersive perspective on the ancient forest at Roaring Camp. During the 0.8-mile loop walk, visitors will view 26 unique, lighted lanterns, hung approximately 50 feet above the ground. The lanterns were crafted by local artists including Anna Bobisuthi, Roaring Camp’s resident blacksmith, and Chris Butler, who also created the lighting design for Sequoias at Night.

Sequoias at Night will be open on Friday nights, weather permitting. Expanded dates are planned for Spring 2026.

Tickets are available at www.roaringcamp.com. Adult tickets will be $24.95, children $12.95 and kids under two enter for free. Roaring Camp’s food services and gift shop will be open.

Roaring Camp is located at 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA.