Castle Rock State Park - Member Hike

Hike Name: Castle Rock State Park
Country: United States
State: California
Nearby Town: Los Gatos
Rating: 3 stars
Directions: GPS, depending which area you are traveling from.
Total Hike Distance: 3.50 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Permit Required: Yes
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: Main Entrance Parking Area
Trails Used: Castle Rock Trail to Goat Rocks
Backcountry Campsites: Yes
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams
Management: State Park Service
Contact Information: 15000 Skyline Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95033
Best Season: Winter, Spring, Fall
Users: Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: Short day hike in late August, weather was warm, warmer in the sun. Hike began in the woods off of the parking area down through old growth forest. At the junction for Goat Rocks head right up some elevation. Passing several out crops and gaining a bit more elevation to a grassy ridge top area adjacent to Goat Rock. The rocks are slick, much caution is advised while on them. Great views of the surrounding terrain, haze or smog prevented any distant view of the ocean if possible. Bring water or treat in the backcountry.

Hiker:

aokie79


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