Castle Rock State Park - Saratoga Gap

To join this hike, you MUST sign a digital waiver and digital medical form on Sierra Club site. We won't have paper waivers or medical forms available at the trailhead.

Please complete your medical form online when you sign up and carry a copy with you

Level: 9 miles, 1700 feet - Moderate

Meet: Saratoga Gap Vista Point Parking, 17301 Skyline Blvd, Saratoga, CA 95070

• No restrooms at the parking lot. Restrooms available at Frog Flat Camground, approximately 3 miles from the meeting point.
• No potable water available on this route.
• No reliable cell service in the area.

Description: Join us on a hike through the center of Castle Rock State Park. We will start on Skyline Trail and take Loghry Woods Trail to Saratoga Gap Trail. From Saratoga Gap Trail, we will take Travertine Springs Trail and Saratoga Toll Road Trail to return to the starting point.

We will hike at a moderate pace, with stops to enjoy the surroundings.
Adverse weather or trail conditions may shorten or cancel the hike. We practice "leave no trace" and carry out everything we carry in.

Optional: Cold drinks/light snacks after the hike.

Event's end time is approximate.

Bring: Lunch, water 1.5 - 2L, sun protection, sturdy shoes / boots, layered clothing, poles if you use them.

Signup Instructions:

1. Signup for this hike via **Sierra Club site **ONLY. Loma Prieta & Bay Chapter Hiking Meetup is for people to coordinate carpool amongst themselves only. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
2. Please provide emergency contact name and phone number as well as your email and phone contact information when you signup.
3. Complete, print and bring with you the medical form for this outing.

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Sierra Club guide for our hike outings: Neither vaccinations nor masks are required. But if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, are sick, or have recently tested positive for COVID do not hike with us on this day. Every participant is responsible for reporting these conditions to the leader if symptoms develop after the hike. We will then notify the other participants.