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Felton

Old Santa Cruz Highway – Capitola Village loop from Bear Mountain

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Felton

Old Santa Cruz Highway – Capitola Village loop from Bear Mountain

Hard

2.9

(21)

46

riders

Old Santa Cruz Highway – Capitola Village loop from Bear Mountain

05:23

103km

1,650m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

22.4 km

Old Santa Cruz Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing descent. Just the right incline do go fast without breaking. Bring lights, it’s dark among the trees, though there are few cars.

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2

39.4 km

Top of Eureka Canyon

Highlight • Summit

This is the top of a 6 mile climb, Eureka Canyon road! Bumpy pavement and beautiful views.

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3

39.5 km

Eureka Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Eureka Canyon Road is a ride you must have experienced at least once if you are in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area. Starting from Corralitos, you start climbing this small road …

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4

53.7 km

A welcome place to stop and refill water bottles in Corralitos, with a well-maintained drinking fountain. There is also a nice covered picnic area to stop and eat.

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5

71.6 km

Capitola Village

Highlight • Settlement

Capitola Village is a quaint town in Santa Cruz County. The downtown area offers 90 shops, restaurants, and lodging right on the beach. It's also the oldest beach resort on the West Coast.

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6

71.8 km

Capitola Beach

Highlight • Beach

A picturesque seaside town, features colorful Venetian cottages, shops, and restaurants overlooking Soquel Creek and the Pacific. The pastel cottages, part hotel and part private homes, create a charming scene. …

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7

81.9 km

Great overview of the Monterey Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

86.3 km

Branciforte Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Branciforte Drive is a beautiful and mellow road to ride. The climbs are gentle compared to other roads in the area.

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103 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.1 km

12.7 km

2.26 km

742 m

Surfaces

82.6 km

18.9 km

1.17 km

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Highest point (590 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Comments

October 8, 2023,North Rodeo Gulch Road - Eureka Canyon
This time, Komoot redirected me to North Rodeo Gulch Road on my way to Soquel. It added a few miles to my route, but it was really worth it. Beautiful scenery and quiet mountain road
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