27. Saratoga Gap Trail, Charcoal Road, and Alternate Trail.
Table Mountain's grassy clearing is accessible via Saratoga Gap Trail, a 50-yard stretch on Charcoal Road, and the hikers-only Alternate Trail. To see more, continue 1 mile farther to Stevens Creek canyon.
WHERE: Saratoga Gap O.S.P. (continues to Upper Stevens Creek County Park); park at junction of State 35 and State 9. Cross State 9 to northeast side.
DISTANCE: 9 miles.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to strenuous.

28. Saratoga Toll Road, Travertine Springs Trail, and Saratoga Gap Trail. This trek through Castle Rock State Park follows the 1871 Saratoga Toll Road to Travertine Springs Trail. Hike past the springs, cross the San Lorenzo River, and loop back on Saratoga Gap Trail.
WHERE: Castle Rock State Park; park at junction of State 35 and State 9. Walk 100 yards west on State 9 to trail on left.
DISTANCE: 7 1/4 miles.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate.

29. Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail.
A one-way trip from Saratoga Gap to the ocean makes a perfect three-day backpacking trip. Camps are found at Castle Rock and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks ($10 per night camping fee).
WHERE: Begin in Castle Rock State Park on State 9, 100 yards west of the junction of State 35 and State 9 (trail is on left). Overnight parking is available 2 3/4 miles south on State 35. Hike continues to Castle Rock State Park.
DISTANCE: 29 1/4 miles (one way).
DIFFICULTY: Moderate.

30. Summit Meadows Trail and Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail.
An easy, flower-filled walk travels from Sempervirens Point through Summit Meadows; loop back on Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail.
WHERE: Castle Rock State Park, south side State 9, 2 miles west of State 35.
DISTANCE: 2 miles.
DIFFICULTY: Easy.