Santa Cruz County, California, United States
49.5 miles (79.6 km) · 6,943 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Skyline to the Sea Trail (CA) is a 49.5 mile loop route located in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The route climbs 6,947 feet and descends 6,954 feet. The most significant ascent covers 3.2 miles and gains 850 feet. Vertical rate measures 143 feet of gain per mile. 75% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 84.93th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.
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