サンタクルス郡のおすすめMTBライド

This is your reward for getting to the top of the incline, panoramic views to the coast. The viewpoint is actually called Top of the Incline, and after this the climb becomes more gradual.

This overlook is worth the short detour off the trail. It's a great place to stop and enjoy the views. This is a pretty popular spot so be prepared for a crowd.

Hihn's Mill Road serves as an access point for most of the rides in the area. It's right by the parking lot some most of the time you'll be starting or ending your ride along this stretch of double track.

The Wilder Ranch Bike Path is an entirely paved trail away from the nearby busy highway. The path helps connect Wilder Ranch State Park to Santa Cruz and is open to runners and walkers, too.

The park originally had agricultural functions, but has since been returned to nature for all to enjoy. You have excellent views of the ocean, and this all along the way.

Perched along a scenic ridge in Santa Cruz, the Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench makes for the ideal pitstop to appreciate panoramic views while conquering the challenging singletrack on this popular mountain biking trail network. Take a breather at the bench to soak in vistas of the bay before the trail splits.

This is your reward for getting to the top of the incline, panoramic views to the coast. The viewpoint is actually called Top of the Incline, and after this the climb becomes more gradual. Do note that to get here you'll have to ride on a fire road.

The main entrance into Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve is off of Coast Road, while there is also a back entrance from the Bike Path. This historic ranch is owned by the state and has been preserved within the park's open space. The creamery is no longer in service, but there are restrooms, water fountains, and educational signs located here.