Skyline To The Sea Trail
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz County, CA
Point-to-point trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz County, CA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.5 mi (21.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,766 ft (843 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 45 min
- High point
- 2,625 ft (800 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Spring: Bulls Spring 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Peak: Cowell Mountain 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Campsite 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Waterman Gap Trail Camp 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sempervirens Point 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Castle Rock State Park. Old Corral Day Use Area 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Castle Rock State Park. Red Mountain Day Use Area 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Emergency phone 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Skyline To The Sea Trail
How long is Skyline To The Sea Trail?
Skyline To The Sea Trail is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 45 min. It climbs 2,766 ft (843 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,625 ft (800 m).
How hard is Skyline To The Sea Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Skyline To The Sea Trail?
9 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Skyline To The Sea Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 7.3 mi (11.7 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Skyline To The Sea Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Skyline To The Sea Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Skyline To The Sea Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Skyline To The Sea Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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