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The Castle Rock State Park is a landscape made up of sweeping vistas, lush forests, and sculpted sandstone. From one of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ highest ridges, visitors can enjoy horseback riding, backpacking, and hiking. Rock climbers can explore the rocks and caverns, which include the park’s namesake: Castle Rock. Plants found within the park include high-elevation coast redwoods, knobcone pines, and California black oaks. The rugged trails at Castle Rock State Park encompass thirty-four miles and are conveniently connected the the extensive trail network that links the San Lorenzo and Santa Clara valleys to the Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
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