The best walks and hikes in Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

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Looking for the best hikes and walks in Long Ridge Open Space Preserve? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in Santa Cruz County below. We present you with hiking trails in Long Ridge Open Space Preserve — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.

Long Ridge Trail loop — Long Ridge Open Space Preserve	Easy 01:53 6.70km
Skyline Trail, Travertine Springs Trail & Saratoga Toll Road loop — Castle Rock State Park	Intermediate 04:30 14.8km
Long Ridge Trail to Wallace Stegner Bench — Long Ridge Open Space Preserve	Easy 01:41 5.82km
Castle Rock Falls – Inner Connector Trail loop from Saratoga	Expert 04:41 15.3km

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Long Ridge Trail loop — Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
01:53
6.70km
3.6km/h
140m
140m
Easy
4.5
(2)
27
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Skyline Trail, Travertine Springs Trail & Saratoga Toll Road loop — Castle Rock State Park
04:30
14.8km
3.3km/h
470m
470m
Intermediate
10
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3
Long Ridge Trail to Wallace Stegner Bench — Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
01:41
5.82km
3.4km/h
150m
150m
Easy
1
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Castle Rock Falls – Inner Connector Trail loop from Saratoga
04:41
15.3km
3.3km/h
530m
530m
Expert
5.0
(4)
43
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.