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Mountain biking trails

Santa Cruz County

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Mountain biking trails

Santa Cruz County

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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3.1

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91

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Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

01:26

23.1km

120m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.29 km for 57 m

After 9.41 km for 249 m

After 19.6 km for 255 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.31 km

Dutra Overlook Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great overlook at the south end of Santa Cruz beach overlooking the waterfront and the municipal pier. A trail and sidewalk continues parallel to West Cliff Drive to the south west.

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2

7.43 km

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Wilder Ranch Bike Path is an entirely paved trail away from the nearby busy highway. The path helps connect Wilder Ranch State Park to Santa Cruz and is open to runners and walkers, too.

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3

9.66 km

Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Well-preserved operating historic dairy farm with ranger-led demonstrations in Wilder Ranch State Park on the pacific coast south of Santa Cruz. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549

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4

12.5 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Wide and wild beach preserve closed to the public. Park info at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
Good gravel and dirt trails lead out to and along the cliffs. Several coves to the west …

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5

14.2 km

Wilder Ranch State Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

A narrow single track turns coastside off the main biketrail away from the highway the becomes wider along a now disused former dirtroad to the ranch houses.

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6

17.7 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

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7

17.8 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

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8

21.2 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

A statue to commemorate the many surfers 🏄 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️ from/in Santa Cruz

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B

23.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

4.53 km

2.98 km

1.09 km

1.07 km

171 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

3.82 km

3.41 km

997 m

563 m

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