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Sea-to-Skyline Trail Overnight Backpacking (~27 miles; ~5400 elevation)

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Sea-to-Skyline Trail Overnight Backpacking (~27 miles; ~5400 elevation)

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This is the classic Skyline-to-Sea Trail, but done reverse (uphill) and as an overnighter. Not for the faint of heart.

https://www.backcountryemily.com/backpacking/skyline-to-sea

Saturday, Jun 29

  • 8AM Uber from Big Basin Cafe (Saratoga) to Wadell Beach.
  • Hike 12 miles (~1500 ft elevation) to Jay Camp @ Big Basin Headquarter.

Sunday, June 30

  • Hike 15 miles (~3900 ft elevation) to Saratoga Gap.
  • Uber to Big Basin Cafe

Estimated costs depends on # of participants.. from ~$50/person for 2 total participants to $30/person for 6 total:

  • Campsite: $23
  • UberX estimates: $58 + $19 for up to 4 passengers
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