20.8 mi
Distance
8,179 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Waterman Gap Super Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 420 ft |
| High point | 12.5 mi | 892 ft |
| End | 20.8 mi | 420 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Boulder Creek, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Castle Rock State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
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0.3 mi away · CA
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2.7 mi away · CA
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4.5 mi away · CA
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