Near Greyhound Rock Trail
Exposed rock at the base of Greyhound Rock
Near Greyhound Rock Trail
Top of trail to Greyhound Rock.

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Greyhound Rock Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
An awesome path to the beach at Greyhound Rock County Park.
0.2
mi
Distance
18
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Occasional mudslides cause headaches and make the mostly paved path treacherous.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.16mi
Distance
18ft
Elevation Gain
158ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
172ft
High Point
14ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short, mostly paved path leading to the beach (and a myriad of choices of where to go from there) that drops you right in front of Greyhound Rock. Along the path there are several benches to rest for those not acclimated to the steep terrain. Grasses and native flowers literally push up against you most of the time, giving this a much more rural feeling than it is in reality. For those who do not want to make the climb, there are benches and a lovely picnic area at the top and a disabled viewing area that allows everyone to take in this fantastic jewel of Santa Cruz County.

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Contributors
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