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Wilder Ridge Loop Trail – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Swift Halt

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Wilder Ridge Loop Trail – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Swift Halt

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Wilder Ridge Loop Trail – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Swift Halt

01:54

22.4km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.5 km for 258 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.39 km

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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.

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3.72 km

Wilder Ridge Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wilder Ridge is a loop on top of the park, with two unconnected legs leading up to it on the east and west sides of the park. This tour only …

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6.38 km

Picnic bench and viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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8.37 km

Enchanted Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Enchanted Loop has a fun mix of downhill sections and uphill parts. The loop can be ridden in both directions and is fun!

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12.0 km

The narrow singletrack of Twin Oaks Trail flows through an open, rolling meadow. After a short climb and a short coast on some fire roads, it leads to my second favorite trail in the park: Zane Gray Cutoff.

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16.7 km

Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Well-preserved operating historic dairy farm with ranger-led demonstrations in Wilder Ranch State Park on the pacific coast south of Santa Cruz. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549

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17.8 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

17.9 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Wide and wild beach preserve closed to the public. Park info at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
Good gravel and dirt trails lead out to and along the cliffs. Several coves to the west …

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19.6 km

Wilder Ranch State Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

A narrow single track turns coastside off the main biketrail away from the highway the becomes wider along a now disused former dirtroad to the ranch houses.

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22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

5.98 km

4.73 km

1.30 km

178 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

4.98 km

2.27 km

926 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Wilder Ridge Loop Trail – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Swift Halt

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Wilder Ridge Loop Trail

Picnic bench and viewpoint

Enchanted Loop

Twin Oaks Trail

Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Wilder Ranch State Park Entrance

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