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Castle Rock State Park

ExploreLos Gatos, South Bay4.6/5

Over Deze Plek

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.

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

$

Beste Tijd

Winter-spring for waterfall; year-round for rocks

Parkeren

$10 at 15000 Skyline Blvd.

Tips

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.

Kinderwagenvriendelijk--Verschoontafel--Eten Ter Plaatse--Reservering Nodig--

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rock-formationshikingwaterfallcavesnature
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Los Gatos, South BayRoutebeschrijving

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