Wide and wild beach preserve closed to the public. Park info at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
Good gravel and dirt trails lead out to and along the cliffs. Several coves to the west are open to public access, the most popular being Four Mile beach at the west end of the park. Look for the sea lions down on the beach.

Alison Tetrick

March 7, 2022

Mountain biking

This is a great gravel path along the cliffs and plenty of opportunity for sea lion sightings!

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1. Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Twin Oaks Trail loop from Swift Halt

27.5km

02:24

410m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Needle Rock – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Santa Cruz Boardwalk

48.8km

04:06

650m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Needle Rock loop from Swift Halt

33.7km

02:47

340m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Santa Cruz County, California, United States

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1. Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Twin Oaks Trail loop from Swift Halt

2. Needle Rock – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Santa Cruz Boardwalk

3. Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Needle Rock loop from Swift Halt

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