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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Bear Mountain

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Bear Mountain

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3.0

(7)

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Bear Mountain

02:57

45.3km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.2 km

The Triangle

Highlight • Natural

Riding past this area you can see "The Triangle", which spans about 4 acres and includes Moore Creek and some patches of grassland.

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25.4 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

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27.8 km

West Cliff Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 3-mile paved trail follows the southern coastline of Santa Cruz. Here it offers spectacular views of a natural bridge eroded into the cliffs by waves and wind.

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28.5 km

Surfing Museum

Highlight • Monument

Tiny museum overlooking a renowned surf spot. The museum has photographs, surfboards and artifacts on the surfing history in Santa Cruz.

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28.6 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

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28.9 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

A statue to commemorate the many surfers 🏄 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️ from/in Santa Cruz

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31.6 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Paved bike trails on both banks of the river connected by a pedestrian/bike bridge at the level of this serene duck pond. An experimental homeless tent camp is on a large well managed lawn.

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34.5 km

Isbel Grove

Highlight • Forest

Isbel Grove is a forest beside Branciforte Dog Park in Delaveaga Park with wonderful views.

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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

15.5 km

3.53 km

2.28 km

746 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

7.07 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Bear Mountain

The Triangle

Natural Bridges State Beach

West Cliff Cycleway

Surfing Museum

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Surfer Statue

Duck Pond

Isbel Grove

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