Saratoga Gap and Ridge Trails Loop in Castle Rock State Park
The Saratoga Gap and Ridge Trails Loop in Castle Rock State Park offers hikers a diverse journey through lush forests, interspersed with striking sandstone formations like Goat Rock. As the trail ascends, it unveils panoramic vistas of the San Lorenzo Valley, with distant glimpses of Monterey Bay and the Santa Lucia Range. Notably, the route features Castle Rock Falls, which, during wetter seasons, cascades dramatically over a 70-foot drop, adding a serene soundtrack to the hike. #Hike #Loop #Forest #Rock #Waterfall #Nature #Overlook
- Distance: 5.0 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,332 ft
- Maximum elevation: 3,054 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,325 ft
- Minimum elevation: 2,290 ft
- Moving time: 2 h 32 m
- Moving speed: 2.0 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.2 mph
- Total time: 3 h 18 m
- Global speed: 1.5 mph
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Name: Saratoga Gap and Ridge Trails Loop in Castle Rock State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Castle Rock Parking, Santa Cruz County, California, United States (37.23186 -122.09929)
End: Skyline Boulevard, Santa Clara County, California, United States (37.23201 -122.09869)
Coordinates: 37.22616 -122.12273 37.23481 -122.09596
Topography: Santa Cruz County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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