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Registration Opens - 2020 Portola to the Sea Backpacking Trip
Portola to the Sea: Portola State Park to Waddell State Beach (June 11 - 14, 2020)
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – REGISTRATION OPENS FEB. 1, 2020
Enjoy a naturalist-led hike to the top of the beloved Skyline to the Sea route on this 3-night, 4-day excursion.
The route travels through some of the most remote trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains and includes two nights at the iconic Sunset Trail C...
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Registration Opens - 2020 Skyline to the Sea Backpacking Trip
Skyline to the Sea: Castle Rock State Park to Waddell State Beach (July 16-19, 2020)
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – REGISTRATION OPENS FEB. 1, 2020
This is the quintessential Santa Cruz Mountains backpacking experience. Find yourself on a legendary 3-night, 4-day adventure from Castle Rock to Waddell State Beach.
The trek spans 30+ miles of stunning ridgeline panoramas, mixed oak, madrone and ...
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Registration Opens - 2020 In Pursuit of Perseids Backpacking Trip
In Pursuit of Perseids: Castle Rock State Park (August 11 - 12, 2020)
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – REGISTRATION OPENS FEB. 1, 2020
Enjoy a mesmerizing backpacking trip under the stars.
Scheduled around the annual Perseids meteor shower, this journey through Castle Rock enables you to view shooting stars in the quiet and darkness of the backcountry. Perseids are only clearly seen every other ...
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