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Hollowed-Out Giant Sequoia – Skyline to the Sea Trail loop from Day Use Parking

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United States

California

Santa Cruz County

Hollowed-Out Giant Sequoia – Skyline to the Sea Trail loop from Day Use Parking

Easy

2.8

(8)

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Hollowed-Out Giant Sequoia – Skyline to the Sea Trail loop from Day Use Parking

01:47

5.99km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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927 m

Hollowed-Out Giant Sequoia

Highlight • Natural Monument

1.24 km

Big Basin State Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Water, food and restaurants at the visitor center.
Beautiful Redwoods and lots of hiking.

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1.43 km

Redwoods at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Highlight • Forest

Redwood trees are some of the tallest and oldest living organisms on Earth. Towering up to 350 feet, these majestic trees can live for over 2,000 years. Found primarily along the coast of Northern California, redwoods thrive in the cool, foggy climate. Their thick, reddish bark provides protection from fire and insects, making them incredibly resilient. Walking among these giants is a humbling experience, with their sheer size and age creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere.

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5.20 km

Skyline to the Sea Trail

Highlight • Trail

The skyline to the sea trail has a long history. It was created in 1969, more than 53 years ago, when they realized the importance of protecting the ecosystem of the Santa Cruz Mountains rich in evergreen forests.

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5.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

2.66 km

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

888 m

839 m

195 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Hollowed-Out Giant Sequoia – Skyline to the Sea Trail loop from Day Use Parking

Hollowed-Out Giant Sequoia

Big Basin State Park Visitor Center

Redwoods at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Skyline to the Sea Trail

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