Group Hike at Castle Rock State Park

Thu Feb 12 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-08:00

Castle Rock State Park | Los Gatos

Sempervirens Fund
Publisher/HostSempervirens Fund
Group Hike at Castle Rock State Park
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Join us February 12 for a ~4-mile hike through Castle Rock State Park, and enjoy stunning views of evergreen forests and mountainsides.
About this Event

You’re invited to a special guided hike by Sempervirens Fund, a local nonprofit that protects redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains, preserves the plants and animals that make them home, and restores the balance of nature.


Join us on Friday, February 12, for a roughly 4-mile hike through Castle Rock State Park. Together, we’ll embark on a loop trail filled with scenic view points that combine chaparral areas and mixed evergreen forests, with some mountains, valleys, and high elevation redwoods . Along the way, we’ll discuss the park’s ecology, the importance of redwoods, and how Sempervirens Fund history with Castle Rock State Park.


This hike is perfect for nature lovers and anyone eager to connect with other hikers. Expect moderate terrain, peaceful overlooks, and inspiring moments surrounded by nature. Please note that this hike includes a total elevation gain of nearly 900 feet. We will take frequent breaks as a group along the way.


To join this group hike, all participants are asked to complete a short, mandatory liability waiver.


Address: (Main Entrance) Castle Rock State Park,15451 California 35, Los Gatos, CA 95033

Parking: There is a parking lot available, and a $6 parking fee.


This roughly 4-mile hike includes sections of:

  • Castle Rock Trail
  • Saratoga Gap Trail
  • Ridge Trail

The difficulty level is considered to be moderate


About Sempervirens Fund:

Sempervirens Fund’s mission is to ensure coast redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains thrive for generations to come.

To learn more about us, visit our website.

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Castle Rock State Park, 15451 California 35, Los Gatos, United States

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