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Sand Point Beach Overlook – Needle Rock loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

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United States
California
Santa Cruz County

Sand Point Beach Overlook – Needle Rock loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Moderate

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(7019)

19,480

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Sand Point Beach Overlook – Needle Rock loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

02:16

8.72km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Wilder Ranch State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

329 m

Wilder Ranch

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic ranch, now a state preserve with demonstrations of old farming techniques and miles of trails popular with hikers and bikers in the hills and along the dramatic coastline. Restrooms and drinking water available here.

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2

1.05 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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3

1.93 km

Sand Point Beach Overlook

Highlight • Beach

Sandy beach cove protected by tall cliffs

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4

2.17 km

Needle Rock, Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Needle Rock lies within the Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve, a protected area that conserves and restore wildlife and habitats in the ocean. Nearby are also great surfing spots. So …

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5

2.25 km

Needle Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This cool rock spire eroded out of the coastal bluffs by the Pacific Ocean waves is best visible along the Ohlone Bluffs Trail in Wilder Ranch State Park. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
The …

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6

2.61 km

Ohlone Bluff Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ohlone Bluff trail is the path that follows the beautiful wild coast south of Wilder Ranch State Park.

Agriculture is a pleasant surprise along this coastal path.

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7

2.94 km

Strawberry Beach

Highlight • Beach

Strawberry Beach is just off the side of the Ohlone Bluff Trail and usually offers a lot of solitude. This is a great spot to take in the views of …

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8

3.90 km

Ohlone Bluff Trail 🌊 Wilder Ranch SP

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sweet hard-packed dirt trail meandering atop coastal cliffs with terrific beach and Pacific Ocean views. Some of the State Park land is still leased to farmers, so depending on the …

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8.72 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.98 km

1.08 km

600 m

Surfaces

7.16 km

898 m

469 m

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