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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

02:50

32.4km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.6 km for 258 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.73 km

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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9.22 km

Seep Zone – Chinquapin Road and Fuel Break Road Junction

Highlight • Trail

This area is a steep, gullied region containing numerous springs and seeps (areas where water oozes slowly out of the ground). A diverse range of wildlife, including bobcats, cows, eagles, and squirrels, can be found here.

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10.6 km

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

Highlight • Structure

Discovering artwork displayed on these water tanks along the trail is a unique and delightful experience. The water tanks are continually repainted, so you can always look forward to a pleasant surprise in the form of new artwork.

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18.7 km

Engelsman Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail provides a pleasant, steady incline that meanders through Wilder Ranch State Park. The area boasts stunning wildflowers, and you'll encounter a pleasant mix of shade and open fields along the way.

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20.6 km

Wilder Ranch State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Wilder Ranch State Park was formerly a dairy ranch with restored ranch buildings that now serve as a museum. It also offers an extensive trail network for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

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21.6 km

Railroad gravel road and Old Cove Landing Trail

Highlight • Trail

An alternative to the busy Hwy 1 is to stay along the abandoned railway line. It is fairly decent smooth at the beginning, but then gets a bit courser gravel …

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23.4 km

Seacaves View

Viewpoint

23.9 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

31.8 km

Beach Volleyball Courts

Highlight • Beach

There are 18 beach volleyball courts on the main beach in Santa Cruz. They are first come, first served, but also available for rent. These courts are frequented by both amateur and professional players.

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32.1 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park. This 24-acre park was founded in 1907 and offers old-fashioned carnival games and food booths.

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32.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

8.90 km

8.60 km

2.67 km

830 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

9.05 km

3.17 km

285 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Seep Zone – Chinquapin Road and Fuel Break Road Junction

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

Engelsman Loop Trail

Wilder Ranch State Park

Railroad gravel road and Old Cove Landing Trail

Beach Volleyball Courts

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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