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Wild Boar Trail – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Arroyo Seco Canyon

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Wild Boar Trail – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Arroyo Seco Canyon

Hard

3.0

(3)

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Wild Boar Trail – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Arroyo Seco Canyon

01:58

22.7km

370m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.57 km for 94 m

After 3.73 km for 60 m

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5.61 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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6.98 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.

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13.2 km

Wild Boar Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wild Boar Trail is even more fun than the adjacent Engelsmann Loop. It connects to Old Cabin Trail very shortly, which continues as a playful singletrack under tree cover.

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15.4 km

Engelsman Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail provides a pleasant, steady incline that meanders through Wilder Ranch State Park. The area boasts stunning wildflowers, and you'll encounter a pleasant mix of shade and open fields along the way.

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17.3 km

Wilder Ranch State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Wilder Ranch State Park was formerly a dairy ranch with restored ranch buildings that now serve as a museum. It also offers an extensive trail network for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

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