Hiking the lower loop at Castle Rock State Park
- Distance: 10.6 Km
- Elevation gain: 469 m
- Maximum elevation: 961 m
- Elevation loss: 476 m
- Minimum elevation: 695 m
- Moving time: 2 h 44 m
- Moving speed: 3.8 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 28.0 Km/h
- Total time: 3 h 16 m
- Global speed: 3.2 Km/h
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Name: Hiking the lower loop at Castle Rock State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Skyline Boulevard, Santa Clara County, California, United States (37.23055 -122.09488)
End: Saratoga Gap Trail, Santa Cruz County, California, United States (37.23075 -122.09600)
Coordinates: 37.22617 -122.12280 37.24500 -122.09415
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Russel Point Loop via Castle Rock Falls, Emily Smith Observation Point, Goat Rock and Castle Rock
United States > California > Santa Cruz County
The Russell Point Loop at Castle Rock State Park offers a rewarding hike through diverse terrain, with views that include the rugged cliffs of Castle Rock, the cascading Castle Rock Falls, and the sweeping vistas from the Emily Smith Observation Point. As hikers progress, they are treated to panoramic views of…
Distance: 8.6 Km • Elevation gain: 467 m • Maximum elevation: 961 m