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California
Skyline Trail
5.6 mi
Distance
1,364 ft
Gain
2h 18m
Time
Conditions: Clear
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Clear, high 67°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking
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- Surface
- Dirt
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Skyline Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,364 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,714 ft
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About this trail
Skyline Trail is a 5.62-mile route in Castle Rock State Park, California, with 1,364 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a dirt surface through the state park system.
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- County Land
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