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Santa Cruz County

Seep Zone Nature Reserve – Companion Bakeshop loop from Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County

Seep Zone Nature Reserve – Companion Bakeshop loop from Santa Cruz

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4.9

(6978)

18,427

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Seep Zone Nature Reserve – Companion Bakeshop loop from Santa Cruz

01:14

18.9km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.43 km for 198 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.60 km

Seep Zone – Chinquapin Road and Fuel Break Road Junction

Highlight • Trail

This area is a steep, gullied region containing numerous springs and seeps (areas where water oozes slowly out of the ground). A diverse range of wildlife, including bobcats, cows, eagles, and squirrels, can be found here.

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2

4.60 km

Seep Zone Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This area is a steep, gullied region containing numerous springs and seeps (areas where water oozes slowly out of the ground). A diverse range of wildlife, including bobcats, cows, eagles, and squirrels, can be found here.

Tip by

3

5.97 km

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

Highlight • Structure

Discovering artwork displayed on these water tanks along the trail is a unique and delightful experience. The water tanks are continually repainted, so you can always look forward to a pleasant surprise in the form of new artwork.

Tip by

10.3 km

Cave Gulch/Wilder Natural Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

12.6 km

The Triangle

Highlight • Natural

Riding past this area you can see "The Triangle", which spans about 4 acres and includes Moore Creek and some patches of grassland.

Tip by

6

16.1 km

Companion Bakeshop

Highlight • Cafe

Companion Bakeshop is an organic bakery specializing in brick oven sourdough breads and rustic pastries. They also have a community gathering space that hosts live bluegrass music, baking classes, and a mandolin workshop series.

Tip by

7

18.3 km

Fairy Tale Cottage at the Roundabout

Highlight • Structure

This place looks like it is straight out of the Hobbit or LoTR’s complete with intricate tiles…

Tip by

B

18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

5.06 km

3.70 km

1.32 km

1.28 km

302 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

4.83 km

1.36 km

265 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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