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Castle Rock State Park

ExploreLos Gatos, South Bay4.6/5

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A dramatic 5,242-acre park on the Santa Cruz Mountains ridge with honeycomb sandstone rock formations, a seasonal waterfall (Castle Rock Falls), and caves to explore. Kids love scrambling on the unique tafoni-carved rocks. The 0.7-mile Saratoga Gap Trail to the overlook is the easiest family hike.

जानकारी

उम्र सीमा

5-8, 8-12

स्थल का प्रकार

Outdoor

मूल्य स्तर

$

सबसे अच्छा समय

Winter-spring for waterfall; year-round for rocks

पार्किंग

$10 at 15000 Skyline Blvd.

सुझाव

Saratoga Gap Trail to Castle Rock overlook is easiest route (0.7 mi). Bring water — no drinking water in park. $10 parking. Rock climbing popular here.

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