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Parking for Knapp's Castle is at two large unmarked turnouts on the side of the road.
The trail begins past an unmarked gate.
The short trail is rough dirt.
Overlooking the Santa Barbara mountains toward the coast.
One of several ruins at the castle.
Knapp's Castle.
Sunset from the castle remains.
Clear night skies over the mountains.