The best running trails around Santa Cruz
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runners
1
run
Last updated: October 20, 2025
9
runners
1. Pyramid, National, & Bursera Trail loop — South Mountain Preserve
16.5km
02:11
540m
540m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
2. Pyramid Trail — South Mountain Preserve
6.65km
00:52
240m
240m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
runners
3. Quartz Peak Trail — Sierra Estrella Wilderness
9.22km
01:23
690m
690m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
4. Pyramid Summit loop from Komatke
12.0km
01:37
420m
420m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
5. Running loop from Komatke
6.09km
00:38
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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