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It was an absolutely beautiful hike twisting and turning through the redwood trees and the drier chapparel areas of the mountains. At some points I wanted to keel over and die, some times I wanted to quit, but I kept on going-especially when I saw Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin and the ocean peeking out around the bend of the mountain.
Give yourself at least 3 days to do it-unless you're an endurance hiker. Some stetches are up to 10 miles long. There are limited restrooms and showers along the way, except in Big Basin. You'll be by yourself most of the way between the parks, but that's the beauty of it. Crowds are usually in the main park areas and rarely go through the hard uphill trails. It is a great experience overall!
Bring plenty of water, food, tent, plenty of socks, first-aid kit, bug repellant, and a camera.
Be prepared for blisters, bug bites, hot weather, and long stretches of trail before the next campground.
Guaranteed to see hundreds of centuries-old redwoods, animals, beautiful waterfalls, cool streams, and gorgeous vista views. Leave a Comment Phone: 408-867-2952 @ Castle Rock SPWebsite: www.parks.ca.gov Other Contact: 15000 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos
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 by rmiya84778
This park is very close to my home, within 20 minutes. I can go have fun on my Dualsport Suzuki DR350 here. When friends come along we then load up our pick-up trucks and bike trailers and go for fun trail rides. There are tracks here also to practice motocross. Park is not big and can get boring at times. Still it is fun place to go on spur of the moment! Leave a Comment
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 by trvlrtom
Some neary favorites:
Almaden Quicksilver - several trailheads lead to hikes into the hills, covered with native oaks, madrones etc. There are historical markers from the mining ites: www.geocities.com/almadenqs
Mission Peak - Part of the wonderful East Bay Regional Park system, from here there are fab views of the whole area. www.ebparks.org/parks/mission<br /> Uvas Canyon - probably the best place to see waterfalls. www.sccgov.org/portal/site/parks/parksarticle?contentId=c1128a77d9784010VgnVCMP230004adc4a92____
Castle Rock State Park - Just minutes away from the heart of Silicon Valley are miles and miles of wilderness trails. www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=538
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Almaden Lake Park is an oasis in the scorched hills of south San Jose. The main attraction is, of course, the lake, which has a sand beach and swimming area. In this dry, sunburnt area, a place to swim and picnic is a hot commodity. We were there on a Monday at about noon-ish and the place was all but deserted, but it apparently is totally mobbed on weekends. You can also fish, rent paddle boats, go for a jog on the 3.9 mile trail, or let the kids attack the jungle gym while you sit in the shade.
The website suggests that you get there early on the weekends to get a parking spot. Parking costs $6 and is charged from April to September. There is a snack bar and a rental concession. You can't swim on Monday or Tuesday (no lifeguards). You can bring your own boat, as long as it's not over 16' or motorized.
Open at 8 am and closes 1 hour after sunset.
The park is on Almaden Expressway about a mile south of Hwy 85. Leave a Comment
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