Trails printable online topo maps offer shaded and unshaded reliefs, and aerial photos too. Though the route is an overall descent, keep in mind that there are some steepish sections, so those who tackle the trek need to be able to carry a 30pound pack over the course of 30ish miles, more if you decide to tack on side. Click here to download the gpx track of this route the best printable trail maps of the entire skyline tothe sea trail are available from. Sep 12, 2010 we recommend a map just in case some posts are missing. The 33mile skyline to the sea trail runs from castle rock state park through big basin to waddell beach at rancho del oso. The oregon skyline trail was the precursor of the pacific crest trail in our district. Ive provided it because i think its easier to read than the new version. If you are looking for one of the best backpacking trips the bay area has to offer, look no further. There are also alternate routes available within both parks, which may provide scenic detours worth the extra effort. Walking a thousand miles through wildness, culture and history by danny bernstein. The skyline tothe sea trail is one of the most popular backpacking routes in the bay area. Skyland area shenandoah national park a map of the skyland area in shenandoah national park, o l d rag f i r e ro ad p p p p. Warning these files are large 3060mb per file they are high quality scans.
If you take the john hammond rd, you go by the mcabee overlook and probably make it a little shorter, but you miss the falls. You can also get free latitude and longitude coordinates from the topographical map and set your gps. The mountainstosea state trail mst is a longdistance trail for hiking and backpacking, that traverses north carolina from the great smoky mountains to the. Use the big sky trail map to help you scope out which chairlift you want to start your day on the slopes from, what trails and zones you want to check off your list during your vacation and where you might want to stop for a hotchocolate break or an onmountain lunch. The first days hike starts in castle rock state park at saratoga gap and descends alongside busy highway 9 to waterman gap. Turn left here, following meteor trail until it joins middle ridge road. For more information, visit the skyline tothe sea trail page on.
Public trails start in irvine regional park, and docentled, scheduled activities begin in weir canyon. The original trail led from mount hood to crater lake. Please refer to the map and legend on the reverse side for details of hikes. As i see it, the skyline to the sea trail has four main parts when starting from castle rock. If you want to get some distance under your belt on the first day, head west along the skyline tothe sea stts trail for 9. Sign up here the first steps on the skyline tothe sea trail can be exhilarating. Click the image to view a full size jpg 1 mb or download the pdf 500 kb this is a detail map of mathews arm and elkwallow showing the campground, viewpoints, trails, and picnic areas. Mountains to sea trail irvine ranch natural landmarks.
We joined it at a point approximately 4 miles from saratoga gap, leaving a little over 2 miles to the waterman gap trail camp. The trail crosses the road and from here nearly all the way to berry creek falls it. The skylinetothesea trail is ideal for adventurers looking for a rejuvenating retreat into nature. Click the image to view a full size jpg 40 kb or download the pdf 500 kb. Skyline drive parkway maps blue ridge mountain travel. The trail starts across skyline boulevard from the saratoga gap parking lot. It probably isnt necessary for a quick dayhike, but it certainly comes. Learn more about this beloved redwood trail and see a map. River to sea preserve trail map totaling approximately 90 acres between the matanzas river and the atlantic ocean, the river to sea preser ve exhibits a variety of endemic habitat native to northeast florida from the maritime hammock along the eastern shore of the matanzas river to the coquina outcroppings along the atlantic shoreline. On the skyline tothe sea trail, the trail climbs about 400 feet to middle ridge road. Nov 19, 2019 this is an amazing experience and the trail is a relatively easy stroll through beautiful redwood groves. Most people backpack the skyline tothe sea trail over a course of 3 days but you can also complete this trail in 2 days if you hike at a quick pace.
This trail is typically quite muddy throughout the season. Hiking guide for the mountainstosea trail in great smoky mountains national park. Big basin redwoods state park california state parks. The wabasso trail is a long, rough 15km trail with a steep descent of 1100 m, which ends on the icefields parkway, 14 km south of jasper.
If you want to get some distance under your belt on the first day, head west along the skyline to the sea stts trail for 9. The hike is usually done in three days, each with better scenery than the last. Use topographic maps to find elevation, print high resolution maps, save a png, or just learn the topography around skyline to the sea trail. Skyline to the sea trail hiking and biking in the bay. Skyline to the sea trail camp information the skyline to the sea trail begins at castle rock state park and ends at waddell beach in big basin redwoods state park, a distance of approximately 30 miles. The sgt will take you to the starting point of the skyline to the sea trail. The complete guide to hiking the skylinetothesea trail. A strenuous hike on the berry creek falls trail passes many of the largest oldgrowth redwood trees, berry creek, and its four waterfalls.
Most of the original 1920 route in our district was bui. The skyline tothe sea trail a 3day hike from saratoga gap to waddell beach. Skyline to the sea trail short loop california alltrails. O i o r tongariro forest mountains to sea cycle trail. The trailhead is located near the entrance to the jackson visitor center at paradise, marked by stone steps inscribed with a quote by john muir. Skyline tothe sea trail is a hiking adventure located in or near san francisco, ca. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running and is best used from may until october. For more stories like this, check out the chronicles weekly travel newsletter. As you enter big basin state park, the trail will cross or follow paved roads several times. The trail forks to the right at the backpack sites and continues for another 5. All backpackers must register and pay at the backpack parking area before camping overnight.
This is a oneway hike and theres currently no public transportation to the area, so the best way to get back to the starting point is to get someone to drive you. The skyline tothe sea trail is 28 miles of awesome views, backcountry camping, oldgrowth redwood trees, waterfalls, and more. We passed a couple of trail runners coming in the opposite direction. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is accessible yearround. This past weekend i attempted another public transportation backpacking trip. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. A guide to the skylinetothesea trail in castle rock state park and big basin redwoods state park. The official start of the skyline to the sea trail as found from redwood trail from big basin park headquarters.
Note that there is no overnight parking allowed at saratoga gap and most parties doing the entire trail instead start from castle rock state park. Danny wrote an account of her mst journey, focusing on the beauty, quirkiness, and vibrancy of the trail. Area maps check out some maps of trails and roads in shenandoah. Welcome to the skyline to the sea marathon, which part of the pacific coast trail runs series.
The first few miles of the trail are the same as the hike i did to berry creek falls 2 years earlier. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. Castle rock state park in the santa cruz mountains writeup by peter. The sgt will take you to the starting point of the skyline tothe sea trail. If you are planning a backcountry trip or longer hike that is not included on the dayuse maps, you can purchase a topographic map of the park at any of the visitor centers or online from the shenandoah national park association or the potomac appalachian. Public transportation backpacking trip 2, skylinetothesea. You also get to visit berry creek falls about half way through which offers a good side hike to the cascade. Youll follow hwy 236 all of the way into big basin state park. The mountainstosea state trail mst is a longdistance trail for hiking and backpacking, that. Choose a segment full mst segment 1 segment 2 segment 3 segment 4 segment 5 segment 6 segment 7 segment 8 segment 9 segment 10 segment 11 segment 12 segment segment 14 segment 15 segment 16 segment 17 segment 18. Topographic trail map of the skyline tothe sea trail, section 1 saratoga gap buy the map waterproof printed version gps app for mobile devices. Skyline to the sea trail redwood backpacking santa. Rated moderate, the sequoia trail passes spectacular sempervirens falls. Arapeen ohm trail system atv utv 4x4 route atv utv route atv route 50 trail width easiest more difficult most difficult staglng area campground cps point maln h ghway main forest road forest road stream reservoir or lake state or private property forest boundary 175.
And hiking under the canopy of the redwoods makes it a comfortable hike, even on hot days. Its mostly downhill, leading through the wildlifepacked santa cruz mountains, all the way to waddell beach, a wide, sandy cove popular with wind and kite surfers. The skyline to the sea trail offers a rare chance to hike or backpack all the way from the ridgetop above silicon valley down to the pacific ocean. The trailhead is marked by a sea to sky trail sign. Learn more about this beloved redwood trail and see a map here. Cross hwy 9 and turn left to stay on skyline to the sea trail. Skyline to the sea trail run trailstompers guide to sf bay. Watch your step as there are often banana slugs on the trail. This backpacking noob trekked the skylinetothesea trail. This seems to be the official page with the information the skyline tothe sea has a sort of scattered internet presence, i find. Though its an overall descent, keep in mind that there are some steepish sections, so those who tackle the trek need to be able to carry a 30pound pack over the course of 30plus miles, more if you decide to tack on sidetrail hikes.
Skyland area shenandoah national park s department of te. Skyline to the sea trail run elevation profiles marathon gain 2,420, loss 5,020 50 km gain 3,190, loss 5,790. The mountainstosea trail is a footpath stretching 1175 miles across north carolina from the great smoky mountains to the. North carolina mountainsto sea trail interactive map. Skyline to the sea trail run trailstompers guide to sf. This guide includes information about hiking whiteoak canyon from skyline drive, from the boundary, and as a circuit with the cedar run trail. Santa cruz mountains hiking, mountain biking, redwood trails. I was excited about doing a 2day trip so close to home along some beautiful trails. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, nature trips, and bird watching.
Topographic trail map of the skyline to the sea trail, section 1 saratoga gap buy the map waterproof printed version gps app for mobile devices. Id backpacked for basically the first time in april a nice easy onenight trip. Skyline to the sea trail descends with waddell creek and passes through the heart of the beautiful waddell valley. This time however i brought along my girlfriendwhich ended up making things more adventurous, and well, yes, more fun, although, i had to modify my exquisitely prepared plan. Castle rock, the waterman gap snake, big basin and waddell creek.
The pdf file they list there is especially useful with the telephone number to call to make the reservations, information on fees, and a table of mileages between camps. The castle rock segment provides great views of tree covered ridge lines, small patches of bare rock and even a 20 ft piece of cabled trail. The trail parallels state route 9 through the forest for six miles, but there is little traffic noise. This is a perfectly feasible route, but the sea to sea trail description contains an alternate that has not been explored or mapped by me. Along the way you will encounter amazing views of the monterey bay, coastal and redwood forests, lush ferns, chaparral, exquisite sandstone formations. Sea to sky trail travel 8 km south on hwy 99 from the village and turn left at function junction. The skyline tothe sea trail connects castle rock and big basin redwoods state park, home to an 18,000acre redwood forest. Joe asked them if we were close to the end of our climb, but they said it just kept on going. Feb 08, 2017 the skylinetothesea trail connects castle rock and big basin redwoods state park, home to an 18,000acre redwood forest. Our route today started from the north escape roadgazos creek road bridge access on to skyline to the sea trail, following this upwards past the maddock family cabin site until it meets meteor trail. Hikingonly trail hiking, bicycling, equestrian trail easyaccess trail p j j jp 0. The pacific coast trail runs provide the opportunity for runners to push further and find amazement in themselves by offering long distance running events on californias beautiful trails.
Remember to dress appropriately and carry water on all hikes. Skyline to the sea trail saratoga 2020 all you need to. It travels through tall redwoods and high chaparral along the way. Horseback riding a number of privately owned stables operate in. A favorite hike on the california central coast is the skyline to the sea trail, a 29 mile trail stretching from the crest of the santa cruz mountains, through big basin state park headquarters above boulder creek and terminating at waddell beach 20 miles north of santa cruz we decided to make a day hike of the lower half a 12 mile walk from the big basin park headquarters to rancho del. Kate bradshaw is a reporter at the almanac, where she covers all things menlo park. It contains beautiful waterfalls and some of the largest, tallest, and oldest redwood forests left in existence. Atene skyline walk whanganui river top 10 holiday park whanganui isite matahiwi track 3 4 48 47 46 49 1 54 caution. Sterling and mayfield, utah ohv trails palisade ferron difficulty. Skyline to the sea trail running trail, saratoga, california. Most of the original 1920 route in our district was built in 1909. Skyline to the sea trail hiking trail, saratoga, california.
Go approximately 1 km and park on the side of the road. Brochures and trail maps shenandoah national park u. Early season hiking on this trail may be hazardous. Shenandoah national park is located in the blue ridge mountains of virginia just west of washington, d. The map suggests that sunset skyline is a slightly shorter route that connects with skylkine trail several miles on. This trail starts at the skyline of the santa cruz mountains at saratoga gap and terminates at waddell beach near the rancho del oso ranger station.
Skyline to sea trail hiking from big basin the stebbins. And then i had a twonight backpacking trip in may in utah. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and exploring the peninsula. Her book, published by the history press 20, is not a hiking guide but will give anyone interested in. Runners should either be dropped off at saratoga gap or take the shuttle service from hwy 1 1. The 9 of us then continued on the skyline to the sea trail. The popular skyline to the sea trail runs from the crest of the santa cruz mountains at saratoga gap through big basin redwoods state park, the oldest park in california est. Its up and down, mostly down, through a redwood forest, almost entirely shaded.
Brice pollock the complete guide to skyline to the sea. We backpacked the santa cruz mountains skylinetothesea trail and. Read more about hiking to learn about the trails and prepare for your trip. The trail begins at saratoga gap, near castle rock state park and descends from the santa cruz mountains to the deep blue pacific ocean. These trail camps are located within thousands of acres of redwood forest and are connected by an extensive trail system, spanning from the skyline ridge tops down to the pacific ocean. This is an amazing experience and the trail is a relatively easy stroll through beautiful redwood groves. The trail then the trail runs along a creek until the sea. Come hike, bike and ride the santa cruz mountains redwood forests. This is the older official shenandoah national park map pre20. Check current trail conditions before starting this hike. Stay on trail to protect delicate subalpine plants. Hiking to berry creek falls in big basin redwoods state park. Mountainstosea trail guide for smokies mountains to sea trail. Take a map, water, snacks, first aid kit, flashlight and whistle.
The trail in the lower eastern part of oriflamme canyon is shown as following mason valley truck trail all the way to county highway s2. Skyline to the sea trail redwood backpacking santa cruz. Once a year this trail is also used for the skyline tothe sea marathon and half marathon which weve done so its possible to run this trail in a single day too without a heavy backpack and with lots of training. Click the image to view a full size jpg 50 kb or download. You can even print out the pdf file below and bring it along on your vacation. Im not sure on the spelling of the beckhuis road trail, as the spelling on the map and trail post were different the skyline to the sea trail begins at saratoga gap, and roughly follows highway 9 down to waterman gap. Rancho del oso, ranch of the bears, as this region is known, has secondgeneration redwoods, douglas fir and monterey pine, as well as lush meadows. Whiteoak canyon area map accessible pdf 670kb whitoak canyon is a popular waterfall hike that can be accessed either via skyline drive or the park boundary from route 600. The skyline tothe sea trail offers a rare chance to hike or backpack all the way from the ridgetop above silicon valley down to the pacific ocean. The santa cruz mountain backcountry trail camps provide an incredible wilderness experience in the back yard of the san francisco bay area. Find trails, guidebooks, maps and more info for some of the best bay area parks and trails. The blue hills reservation offers over 125 miles of scenic trails for hikers. Jean, joe, and i hiked the skyline to the sea trail. Most maps says youll hike about 10 miles over the course of the day.