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Silver Falls via Sunset Trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park

The Sunset Trail offers a scenic and rewarding hiking experience, leading to three distinct waterfalls: Silver Falls, The Cascades, and Golden Falls. Along the way, hikers will be immersed in lush redwood forests, crossing over cool streams and ascending rocky terrain. The trail provides views of these impressive waterfalls, with Silver Falls featuring a striking cascade over cliffs, while the Golden Falls and Cascades are known for their more intimate settings, surrounded by dense greenery. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Waterfall

  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,188 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,424 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,398 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 663 ft

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Name: Silver Falls via Sunset Trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: North Escape Road, Santa Cruz County, California, United States (37.17315 -122.22309)

End: Sunset Camp Connector Trail, Santa Cruz County, California, United States (37.17829 -122.27071)

Coordinates: 37.17315 -122.27071 37.18433 -122.22292

Topography: Santa Cruz County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Creeping Forest, Middle Ridge, Ocean View Summit, Hihn Hammond

United States > California > Santa Cruz County

Distance: 10.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,890 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,283 ft