Castle Rock State Park, Los Gatos, CA

This California state park is located in the south bay, along the Santa Cruz mountains. Its sandstone rock formations and forested trails make for a pleasant, distinctive hiking experience. The trail can be somewhat steep at times, especially on the approach to Castle Rock itself, but is not too strenuous on the whole--good for a weekend family outing.


Castle Rock Falls / Overlook


Castle Rock

Trail: Castle Rock + Saratoga Gap trails (to falls), 2-mile round trip
Difficulty: Moderate (steep in certain areas)