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Big Basin Redwoods Hike via Skyline to the Sea, Sunset, Middle Ridge, Hihn Hammond and Mount McAbee Overlook

  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,470 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,696 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,470 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,040 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 21 m
  • Moving speed: 2.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.3 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 47 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 1,470 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,696 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,470 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 1,040 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 21 m
  • Moving speed: 2.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.3 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 47 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 mph

About this trail

Name: Big Basin Redwoods Hike via Skyline to the Sea, Sunset, Middle Ridge, Hihn Hammond and Mount McAbee Overlook trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: The Statue Of Responsibility, North Escape Road, Santa Cruz County, California, United States (37.17346 -122.22299)

End: North Escape Road, Santa Cruz County, California, United States (37.17328 -122.22247)

Coordinates: 37.16070 -122.24379 37.17674 -122.22247

Topography: Santa Cruz County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🔪Outdoor Multitools - Essential survival tools for gear repair and field use
🎒Trail Energy Bars - High‑calorie bars for hiking energy
🔦Powerful Headlamps - Ultra-bright hands-free lighting for night navigation
🪶Camping Sleeping Pad - Comfortable sleeping pad for backpacking
🦟Ultrasonic Repellers - Create a bug-free zone at your camp or rest stop

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