My view from Castle Rock
A hop, skip, and a jump from Downtown San Jose is a panoramic viewed perch, fitted for a super hero and sits over looking the South Bay.
Located in Castle Rock State Park, at the top of HWY 9, is a skyline hiking trail that you can either start at the crossing of HWY 9 and HWY 3 (about a 4.5 mile hike), or you can take a cheat-cheat drive to the half mile trek which takes you directly to Summit Rock. It’s easy to miss the exit for the shorter route, so look for this exit approx 2 1/2 miles up hwy 35.
All you need to remember once you’re on the trail is just stay to your left. There are a few different trails as you head up but if you stay to the left you’ll no doubt run right into it. And when you get there, you’ll know it. It is quite big.
Check my photos as I hiked up to the big rock at the twitpic photo album.
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