The best running trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains
4.7
(64)
6,515
runners
496
runs
Last updated: November 19, 2025
5.0
(1)
195
runners
6.12km
00:40
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(2)
90
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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70
runners
4.16km
00:26
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(1)
51
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
53
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
49
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
41
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
39
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
33
runners
15.4km
01:54
260m
260m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
30
runners
11.9km
01:39
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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