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Santa Cruz County
Mount Hermon

West Cliff Cycleway – Santa Cruz Lighthouse loop from Mount Hermon

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Mount Hermon

West Cliff Cycleway – Santa Cruz Lighthouse loop from Mount Hermon

Hard

3.4

(2)

26

riders

West Cliff Cycleway – Santa Cruz Lighthouse loop from Mount Hermon

04:47

97.7km

1,340m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 83.0 km for 165 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

24.7 km

Big Basin Redwood State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Big Basin Redwoods State Park has reopened for limited day use following the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire. Visitors can explore trails like Redwood Loop and Meteor Trail, where resilient …

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2

65.3 km

Felton Covered Bridge County Park

Highlight • Bridge

The Felton Covered Bridge claims to be the tallest covered bridge in the US. It crosses the San Lorenzo River in Felton. Built in 1892, the bridge employs a Brown …

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74.8 km

Sycamore Grove

Nature Reserve

4

82.4 km

West Cliff Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 3-mile paved trail follows the southern coastline of Santa Cruz. Here it offers spectacular views of a natural bridge eroded into the cliffs by waves and wind.

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5

83.0 km

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Scenic historic lighthouse on the coastal bluffs to help navigate the treacherous coastline. Today a small surfing museum.

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6

83.5 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

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

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7

84.7 km

Beach Volleyball Courts

Highlight • Beach

There are 18 beach volleyball courts on the main beach in Santa Cruz. They are first come, first served, but also available for rent. These courts are frequented by both amateur and professional players.

Tip by

8

85.4 km

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park. This 24-acre park was founded in 1907 and offers old-fashioned carnival games and food booths.

Tip by

9

86.8 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

The Santa Cruz Riverwalk runs along the San Lorenzo River levee from the Highway 1 Bridge to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.

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90.8 km

Coastal Prairie Conservation Easement Area

Nature Reserve

B

97.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.0 km

29.5 km

9.20 km

667 m

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.7 km

1.74 km

363 m

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Highest point (590 m)

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