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Skyline to the Sea Trail Loop - Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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Santa Cruz County

Skyline to the Sea Trail Loop - Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Hard

Skyline to the Sea Trail Loop - Big Basin Redwoods State Park

06:58

23.9km

610m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 26, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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West Waddell Creek State Wilderness

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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114 m

Waddell Beach – Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Highlight • Beach

Waddell Beach is one of the gateways to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. It includes many trails.

It is also the oldest of the California parks, whose primary purpose is …

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209 m

Theodore Hoover Nature Preserve, Big Basin State Park

Highlight • Natural

Campers and equestrians can access the gated road with park reservation. Hikers can simply continue up the State Park Road to Ranch del Oso, where the main trail continues in …

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13.6 km

Berry Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Surrounded by young Redwood trees, this waterfall is idyllic and deserves a detour as well as a break.

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23.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

1.83 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

2.41 km

1.30 km

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 9 December

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Skyline to the Sea Trail Loop - Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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