CASTLE ROCK STATE PARK

Distance: Approx. 8 miles
Elevation Gain: Approx. 1,000 feet

Park at the Robert C. Kirkwood entrance, restrooms available. The address is 15451 Skyline Blvd. The entrance fee is $10, payable at auto pay stations which accept cash (no change) or credit cards.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: On this hike we'll make an approximately 8 mile loop stating at the Saratoga Gap Trail from the main park headquarters. From there we'll continue on another 0.8 miles to Castle Rock Falls which is approximately 80 feet high and fed by the headwaters of Kings Creek. We'll then continue on the Saratoga Gap Trail passing through beautiful chaparral and superb views along the way. This hike INCLUDES the short rock scrambling section (not that hard). After the campsite snack stop, we'll connect to the Loghry Woods Trail which will connect us to Highway 35 where we'll cross over into Sanborn Park. We'll end the hike with a walk along the Skyline Trail in Sanborn Park which will take us back to the Castle Rock Parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: from downtown Saratoga, take highway 9 up to the intersection/stop sign with highway 35 (Skyline). Turn left, and the new parking lot is approximately 2 miles on the right

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