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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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  • 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

About this trail

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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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧥Packable Rain Jackets - Breathable waterproof layers for unpredictable mountain weather
🎒Tactical Waist Packs - Quick access to your compass, phone, and snacks while walking
🧼Biodegradable Outdoor Soap - Clean gear and yourself without harming the local ecosystem
🆘Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) - Satellite emergency beacons for life-saving help in areas with no mobile coverage
👖Convertible Hiking Trousers - Zip-off legs to adapt to changing temperatures throughout the day

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