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Needle Rock

Needle Rock

Recommended by 17 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Wilder Ranch State Park

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    1. Ridge, Wilder Ridge, Twin Oaks, Eucalyptus, Baldwin, & Ohlone Bluff Trail loop — Wilder Ranch State Park

    26.8km

    02:30

    400m

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

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    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    February 4, 2017

    This cool rock spire eroded out of the coastal bluffs by the Pacific Ocean waves is best visible along the Ohlone Bluffs Trail in Wilder Ranch State Park. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549

    The Marine Reserve is adjacent to the Park, essentially protecting the waters beyond the beach line.

      April 10, 2022

      Needle Rock lies within the Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve, a protected areas that conserve and restore wildlife and habitats in the ocean. Nearby are also great surfing spots. So why don't you make a break and enjoy the fantastic view on the ocean, the rock and the surfers.

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        Elevation -20 m

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        Location: Santa Cruz County, California, United States

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