Skyline to Sea Backpacking Trail
This video shows you how get a permit and plan a through hike on the trail. It shows my three day through hike on the Skyline to Sea Trail located in Big Basin and Castle Rock State Parks.
My itinerary
Castle Rock Parking Lot to Waterman Gap
Waterman Gap to Jay Camp
Jay Camp to Waddell Creek Parking Lot
We Almost Took an Uber: Skyline to the Sea Trail - Santa Cruz, CA
Have you ever wanted to complete the Skyline to the Sea Trail? This is an overview of the 34 mile backpacking trip through hiking Skyline to the Sea Trail. We discuss trail details (like getting lost) and talk about our encounter with some banana slugs and a RATTLE SNAKE on the trail. Come with us as we through hike (backpack) this amazing trail in the redwoods of from Castle Rock State Park to Big Basin State Park in Northern California. We'll visit Jay Camp, Berry Creek Falls, and Waddell Beach in Santa Cruz.
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Skyline to Sea trail: Saratoga Gap to Big Basin Headquarters, Santa Cruz
3 days, 2 night backpacking trip.
36.5 miles.
Skyline to the Sea Trail: My 29-Mile Backpacking Trip
This was my first backpacking trip / overnight hike! I did it on September 28th & 29th 2019. We started from Castle Rock State Park and ended at Waddell Beach near Santa Cruz, CA.
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Backpacking Skyline to the Sea
I recently learned that autumnal is a word, and here's finally my opportunity to use it before we slip into winter. :)
This trip was quite autumnal. In fact it was phenomenal. So gorgeous. Lisa and I wanted to fit in another weekend before it gets super cold and after some deliberation and permit scouting, we picked the Skyline to the Sea Trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Add in more friends (Ai-Lei and Rex!), and much funsies were had.
Living in the urban peninsula, I don't get to see a lot of the changing colors, so this was such a beautiful 2 days walking in the deep reds and golds of fall.
We backpacked round trip from Waddell Beach, up Skyline to the Sea Trail, through Sunset Trail Connector to Jay Camp. We had an awesome ending where we made it back just in time to catch the sunset (yay daylight savings that weekend) with some kite-surfers at Waddell Beach.
2017 Skyline to the Sea Trail Marathon - Trail Running through the Redwoods - Run, JVH, Run!
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The Skyline to the Sea trail is a very popular hiking trail nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Starting at Saratoga Gap, it winds through 25 miles of ridges, redwoods, and some of the most beautiful scenery California has to offer. Most general hikers will take two to three days to make the trek from Saratoga Gap to Waddell Beach. There are some, however, who are up to tackling this beauty in one day.
Huge shoutout to Pacific Coast Trail Runs for putting on such an amazing race!
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Big Basin State Park Skyline to Sea Trail
North of Santa Cruz, CA. Skyline to the Sea Trail on a Trek Powerfly LT 9.7.
Skyline to the Sea Trail Backpacking Trip - Day 1
Day 1 of our 3-day backpacking trip on the Skyline To The Sea Trail from Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains To Waddell Beach on the Pacific coast.
Skyline to the Sea Trail thru hike Giant Redwoods to the Pacific Ocean
Join KV Adventures of a 33 mile thru-hike of the Giant Redwoods with spectacular views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
The Skyline to the Sea trail starts at the Saratoga Gap Open Preserve on runs through the Big Basin State Park all the way to Waddell Beach State Park.
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Hiking the trails at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, CA
Willy-Travels: Hiking at Villa Montalvo (Saratoga, CA)
Hiking in Villa Montalvo on the Orchard Trail loop. Located in Saratoga, the hike is incredibly easy that not only doesn't take much of your time but is also very close, making it a convenient choice when you don't really want to spend half the day in the mountains.
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Skyline to the Sea Trail in Big Basin (modified route)
December 13th - 15th 2017. We originally planned on about 30 miles but due to detours it was just at 38 miles total. We did night hike on the first day, partly due to a late start and partly for the early sunsets in winter.
We parked a car at each end in the designated trail lots for our own transport. We did see some day hikers along the way but given the winter time period, we were the only group at the campsites.
Each campsite had potable water and fairly clean restrooms. We were also able to do a trash dump at Jay Camp.
Critters and bugs weren't an issue for us due to the cooler temps but we did see an occasional mosquito lurking by.
We followed online maps, had our own gps, and referred to a physical paper map from a park ranger that pointed out trail closures... and we still got turned around! haha That being said, we weren't able to see the ocean view from the trail as we were quickly losing daylight hours on the last day. We ended our trek using the dirt road for safety reasons.
All in all, we had a great time and I would definitely recommend this trail!
Skyline to the Sea in a Day
Skyline to the Sea, one of the most beautiful hikes in California. Most people do it in two or three days. You start at 2600 ft and drop to 1305 ft in 6.4 miles. Then you climb to 2000ft in the course of 4 miles, to the top of China grade road. Then you wind down 700 ft to the Big Basin park HQ. We had lunch waiting for us. This gave us time to refresh and get ready for the last 13.3 mile blast
Run Girls 15 Mile Run Skyline to the Sea Trail Jan. 23, 2011.mp4
In which our intrepid adventurers run from Saratoga Gap towards the Big Basin park headquarters on the Skyline to the Sea trail. Back and forth over CA-9, across fallen trees, occasionally bumping heads on overhangs. Lots of up and down. All in the name of training for the Skyline to the Sea untra-marathon in April.
Stinson Beach PCH Drive
A rare beautiful sunny day along PCH ( Pacific Coast HIghway ) south of Stinson Beach, California. Marin County has some of the most spectacular Pacific scenery in the USA. brings you to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Hike With Us - Skyline To The Sea - Part One
Sean takes his Shamma sandals (and some friends) on a two-day hike from the Saratoga gap in Castle Rock State Park all the way to Waddell Beach. What will they encounter on their journey?
Stayed tuned for Part 2 next week!
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The Sea to Skyline
Skyline to the Sea Trail in Santa Cruz Mountains, CA. Done in the opposite direction, that is uphill. 30+miles in one day shot on the go.
The Adventures of Brian & Jess: Skyline to the Sea
Over Labor Day weekend, Brian and I decided to tackle the Skyline to the Sea trail. It's something we've been wanting to do for a very long time. We loaded up our tent, sleeping bags, clothes, and food and trekked 30 miles over 3 days carrying approximately 30lbs per person. The trail begins in Saratoga, winds through the Santa Cruz mountains and pops you out at the Waddell Beach. It was one of the most grueling, exciting, dirty things I've ever done and I couldn't have done it without my best friend by my side. Cheers to many more backcountry adventures!
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Hiking the beautiful Saratoga Gap trail, California.
Saratoga Gap trail has some amazing views, if you get the chance it's an amazing hike!
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Big Basin Skyline Trail
biking at the Redwoods then Picnic by the beach
Cycling Highway 9 and Big Basin
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