Skyline to the Sea Trail loop from Day Use Parking

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United States

California

Santa Cruz County

Skyline to the Sea Trail loop from Day Use Parking

Easy

4.6

(2452)

6,266

hikers

Skyline to the Sea Trail loop from Day Use Parking

01:17

4.81km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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84 m

Big Basin State Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Water, food and restaurants at the visitor center.
Beautiful Redwoods and lots of hiking.

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274 m

Redwoods at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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Redwood trees are some of the tallest and oldest living organisms on Earth. Towering up to 350 feet, these majestic trees can live for over 2,000 years. Found primarily along …

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675 m

Skyline to the Sea Trail

Highlight • Trail

The skyline to the sea trail has a long history. It was created in 1969, more than 53 years ago, when they realized the importance of protecting the ecosystem of the Santa Cruz Mountains rich in evergreen forests.

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676 m

Skyline to the Sea Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The skyline to the sea trail has a long history. It was created in 1969, more than 53 years ago, when we realized the importance of protecting the ecosystem of the Santa Cruz Mountains rich in evergreen forests.

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