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Santa Cruz County

Scott Creek Beach Vista – Scott's Creek and Beach Vista loop from Theodore J. Hoover Natural Preserve

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United States
California
Santa Cruz County

Scott Creek Beach Vista – Scott's Creek and Beach Vista loop from Theodore J. Hoover Natural Preserve

Moderate

3.0

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28

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Scott Creek Beach Vista – Scott's Creek and Beach Vista loop from Theodore J. Hoover Natural Preserve

01:28

22.7km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Swanton Pacific Ranch (Limited Access)

Greyhound Rock Fishing Access

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

366 m

Waddell Beach 🏖️ Canyon Rd to Hoover Nature Trail 🌳

Highlight • Beach

Across from wide and sandy Waddell Beach, Canyon Road provides access both to the Hover Nature Trail and lower Waddell Creek areas, as well as to the upstream creek trail sections and to Skyline to Sea Trail.

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2

14.1 km

Scott Creek Beach Vista

Highlight • Beach

Great overlook from the south end of the cove as the road starts to climb. However the best access to this lovely sandy beach is from the north side.

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3

14.2 km

Molino Creek Trail, Scott's Beach

Highlight • Trail

Trail leading from the highway down a small ridge to the long sandy beach. Great overlook just off the road.

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4

14.5 km

Scott Creek Beach

Highlight • Beach

Long sandy beach at the mouth of Scott Creek, right off the coastal highway. There is a beautiful marsh on the inland side.

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5

14.6 km

Scott's Creek and Beach Vista

Highlight • Beach

Scott Creek comes down the valley from Swanton in the North, and reaches the Ocean here at the wide sandy beach.

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6

20.2 km

Greyhound Rock Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The best view may be from the overlook, but there's also a foot trail down to the narrow beach.

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7

20.2 km

Greyhound Rock Beach

Highlight • Beach

Rest area with a trail leading down the cliffs and the beach with views of the iconic Greyhound Rock.

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8

22.6 km

Waddell Beach – Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Highlight • Beach

Waddell Beach is one of the gateways to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. It includes many trails.

It is also the oldest of the California parks, whose primary purpose is …

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22.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

11.1 km

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

321 m

207 m

< 100 m

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