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Antonelli Pond - Moore Creek Trail and Preserve

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Antonelli Pond - Moore Creek Trail and Preserve

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Antonelli Pond - Moore Creek Trail and Preserve

Name: Antonelli Pond - Moore Creek Trail and Preserve
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Location: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, United States

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1. Wilder Beach – Fern Grotto Beach loop from Westside

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2. Hiking loop from Westside

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wilder Ranch Overlook – Wilder Ranch loop from Swift Halt

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May 26, 2025

Antonelli Pond is a man-made pond fed by Moore Creek on the west side of Santa Cruz. The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has restored this neighborhood with trails for hiking and dog walking, enjoy a picnic, or get close up to birds and waterfowl.
A pleasant, short trail travels on both sides of Antonelli Pond. To make a contiguous loop one can travel along Delaware Ave a short distance to connect to both trailheads. The western section (closest to Shaffer Rd) offers the longer of the two paths. The accessible path travels for .25 miles past riparian habitat, interpretive panels, and picnic tables, and ends at a loop around an immature native pollenator garden. Views across the pond invite bird watching.
The shorter accessible portion of the eastern path turns to dirt at about one-tenth mile. Afterwards the trail becomes compacted dirt and narrows to less than 28 inches for a short distance. I was able to continue another .15 miles before mud prevented further passage however, other barriers make this a turnaround point for those on wheels.
landtrustsantacruz.org/protected-areas/antonelli-pond

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Location: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, United States

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Antonelli Pond - Moore Creek Trail and Preserve

1. Wilder Beach – Fern Grotto Beach loop from Westside

2. Hiking loop from Westside

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