Michael's Summit Loop Trail & Michael's Summit Loop
4.7 mi · ▲ 1,218 ft · 2 hr 11 min
Michael's Summit Loop Trail & Michael's Summit Loop is a 4.7-mile out-and-back in Castle Rock State Park near San Lorenzo Park, CA. It climbs 1,218 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade. It scores 28/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Michael's Summit Loop Trail & Michael's Summit Loop
4.7 mi · ▲ 1,218 ft · 2 hr 11 min
Elevation 764–1,819 ft
Out & Back · Castle Rock State Park
Trailhead: Michael's Summit Loop Trail · 37.21109, -122.14177
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:56 AM · sunset 7:10 PM
- Start on Michael's Summit Loop Trail, heading E.
- 2.1 miContinue straight onto Michael's Summit Loop, heading S.
- 2.2 miTurn left onto Michael's Summit Loop Trail, heading W.
- 0.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.1 mi in (~85 min). Leave by 5:26 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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