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United States
California
Santa Cruz County

Saratoga Gap – Turtle Rock Viewpoint loop from Sanborn County Park

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Mountain biking trails
United States
California
Santa Cruz County

Saratoga Gap – Turtle Rock Viewpoint loop from Sanborn County Park

Moderate

3.2

(24)

30

riders

Saratoga Gap – Turtle Rock Viewpoint loop from Sanborn County Park

03:14

31.0km

780m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sanborn County Park

Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve

Upper Stevens Creek County Park

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.26 km

Views of Castle Rock State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

On your way South from CA-9 riding Skyline Boulevard, there are a few spots where you can get a great view of the mountains that separate you from the Pacific …

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2

5.58 km

Saratoga Gap

Highlight • Trail

Saratoga Gap Trail here meets Skyline Trail after crossing Canyon Springs Rd, just east of the big intersection. The road and trailhead parking are the only interruption in otherwise pure bliss single track trails.

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3

5.71 km

Saratoga Gap Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Saratoga Gap Trail has enough technical features to entertain any mountain biker.

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9.13 km

Turtle Rock Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turtle Rock is the highest and most prominent mountain in the area. From this viewpoint, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, especially stunning at sunset. Be …

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5

10.3 km

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 2,035-acre preserve that follows Long Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. There are a variety of trails that can be used for hiking, …

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6

11.6 km

Wallace Stegner Bench and View of the Santa Cruz Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bench commemorates author and conservationist Wallace Stegner, one of his favorite places. Open fields surround the stone bench and offer sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the …

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7

13.9 km

Peters Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Peters Creek is particularly dense and lush.

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8

24.1 km

Saratoga Summit Ranger and Fire Station ⛲️

Highlight • Rest Area

Saratoga Summit Ranger and Fire Station is at the highest point on Skyline Blvd Hwy 35, worth the short detour off Saratoga gap trail to refill with refreshing cold water and use their picnic facilities.

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31.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

14.7 km

736 m

222 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

11.0 km

877 m

302 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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