Along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Castle Rock State Park embraces coast redwood, Douglas-fir, and madrone forest, most of which has been left in its wild, natural state. Steep canyons are sprinkled with unusual rock formations that are popular with rock climbers. The forest here is lush and mossy, crisscrossed by 32 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails. These trails are part of an even more extensive trail system that links the Santa Clara and San Lorenzo valleys with Castle Rock State Park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, and the Pacific Coast.
The troop will backpack until we hit one of the best rock climbing spots in the Bay Area. We will explore the amazing rock structures have lunch and continue on the trail to the camp site. (2.5 miles each way)
Scouts attending this trip can complete the following requirements: Tenderfoot 1, 2, 3, 5 or Second Class 1b, 1c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3, 4, or First Class 2, 3,
We will review what gear is needed and talk about menu planning at the troop meeting on Monday. Gear checkout will be at St. Pauls on Wednesday.
