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The Saratoga Gap Trail is a 4.7-mile-long partial loop trail, considered fairly difficult and rarely crowded. The trail can be hiked year round, but it is best in late winter and spring when Castle Rock Falls is at its peak. The trail starts at 3,090 feet and it gains another 1,000 feet in elevation. Some sections of the trail are pretty steep, and there are segments that require brief scrambles on exposed, narrow paths with vertical drop-offs. The best view of the waterfall as it drops 75 feet is from the viewing platform at about 3.85 miles. Saratoga Gap Trail is considered one of the best hikes in the Bay Area.

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Stroll through Hakone Gardens Visit the Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room Visit a historic villa at the Montalvo Arts Center Hike in Sanborn Park Take the kids to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve Go wine tasting at Mount Eden Vineyards Step back in time at Historic Saratoga Village Hike the Skyline to the Sea Trail Dine at The Plumed Horse Visit House Family Vineyards Watch a live show at South Bay Musical Theater Learn about local history at the Saratoga Historical Park Go hiking in Saratoga Quarry Park Follow the scenic Saratoga Gap Trail Go horseback riding at Garrod Farms Riding Stables Taste a variety of wines at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards Learn new skills at California Survival School Plan a romantic date at Lexington Wine Co Go wine tasting at The Mountain Winery Visit Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards

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