Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail, Hiking trail in Santa Cruz County, California
The Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail extends 29.5 miles from the Santa Cruz Mountains ridge to the Pacific Ocean, crossing through redwood forests and coastal ecosystems.
The trail network was established in 1969 through partnerships between Sempervirens Fund, California State Parks, and local organizations, reaching completion in 1976.
The path follows ancient redwood groves and former logging roads, revealing the transformation of Santa Cruz Mountains from industrial use to natural preservation.
This three-day hiking route requires advance planning for overnight stays at designated campsites, with multiple access points at Castle Rock State Park and Waddell Beach.
The trail drops from 2,600 feet elevation through diverse ecosystems, allowing hikers to observe deer, bobcats, and numerous bird species in their natural habitats.
Location: Santa Cruz County
GPS coordinates: 37.17552,-122.23664
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:54
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
1.3 km
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
14 km
Año Nuevo State Park
9.8 km
Castle Rock State Park
13.9 km
Butano State Park
7.7 km
Año Nuevo Island
11.7 km
Portola Redwoods State Park
9.9 km
Bean Hollow State Beach
16.3 km
Coast Dairies
16.7 km
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
16.8 km
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
16.1 km
Tip Toe Falls
8.3 km
Memorial Park
12.5 km
Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve
13.9 km
Sam McDonald County Park
13.7 km
Grace Episcopal Church
12.2 km
Theodore J. Hoover Natural Preserve
9.6 km
Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero
15.4 km
Rancho Del Oso Nature and History Center
9.4 km
Headquarters Administration Building
1.4 km
Greyhound Rock Beach
11 km
Waddell Beach (State Parks)
9.6 km
Ano Nuevo light station
11.7 km
Scott Creek Beach
15.1 km
Gazos Creek State Beach
11.2 km
Waddell Creek Beach
9.7 km
Arroyo De Los Frijoles Beach
16.3 km
China Ladder Beach
12.2 kmReviews
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