Castle Rock State Park

Sensational hikes to a waterfall , along the base of honey-combed sandstone, to a trail camp, the headwaters of the San Lorenzo River , and the best launch point for the 34-mile Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail

Trail camp: Requires an easy 2.8-mile hike ; $15 per night, $8 per extra vehicle, open year-round; first-come, first-served. Use the self-registration system at the parking lot . Up to 6 people per site

Atop Goat Rock , you can feel as if you are on top of the world. The top of Goat Rock has a few cupped “chairs” shaped by wind-driven rain over thousands of years. 1 of the best sites for a trail lunch

Definitely off the beaten path compared to most hikes in South Bay , the only downside is the limited parking which is either $5/car if you park inside the gate or first-come/first-serve street parking

Loved it! Prepare for a lovely overdose of green in April. Note that the trail going to the rocks is closed from late January to late July to allow bird reproduction.

This is a great hike ! These rocks makes for great sights and the air is so fresh.

Very nice, lonesome trails through moss-covered oak groves and the occasional spectacular vista.

Fantastic hiking trails !

A great place to hike .

Park on Skyline just outside the entrance. No fee. Walk in. Weekends get busy with the rock climbing crowd, so get here early.

Really awesome view from Goat rock . It's too dusty in a normal sunny day. No water fountain also, so do carry bottled water.

80% of the Saratoga Gap Trail has shades, and it brings you to pretty amazing views .

The views on Saratoga-Gap trail are amazing as you follow the ridge line . Warning, can get rather hot!

The views are awesome, now get out of your car and hike around!

Bring bug spray during the spring and summer months if you're a goldmine for mosquitos.

Make sure to pay for parking . The attendants don't make you or ask but you will get a ticket.

Steel cable hike https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/castle-rock-hike-steel-cable-waterfall-19610727.php

Pack lots of water. There is no drinking fountain at the parking lot and no water source on the trail .

Get here early or you're screwed for parking .

Rocks are nice, but hike trails are too dusty in the sunny weather

Good hiking trails

Good luck finding parking

There was not a soul in sight during this overnight stay on a weekday in January.

Hike up to Castle Rock and watch people climb boulders or rope-climb.

this is an awesme place to chill

Love Goat Rock !

get camp 6 at watermans gap