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Enchanted Loop – Wilder Ridge Loop Trail loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Enchanted Loop – Wilder Ridge Loop Trail loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Hard

3.5

(15)

riders

Enchanted Loop – Wilder Ridge Loop Trail loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

02:40

34.5km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.39 km for 59 m

After 7.03 km for 258 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.8 km

Wild Boar Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wild Boar Trail is even more fun than the adjacent Engelsmann Loop. It connects to Old Cabin Trail very shortly, which continues as a playful singletrack under tree cover.

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11.4 km

Old Cabin Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Cabin Trail lies within a wonderful redwood forest and can be ridden in either direction.

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14.7 km

View of Monterey Bay Picnic Area, Wilder Ranch State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place for a rest. Sit down, eat a snack and enjoy the wonderful view.

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16.6 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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22.0 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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24.8 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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31.6 km

West Cliff Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 3-mile paved trail follows the southern coastline of Santa Cruz. Here it offers spectacular views of a natural bridge eroded into the cliffs by waves and wind.

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34.2 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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34.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

9.67 km

7.70 km

2.31 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

17.6 km

11.7 km

4.24 km

677 m

348 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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Enchanted Loop – Wilder Ridge Loop Trail loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Wild Boar Trail

Old Cabin Trail

View of Monterey Bay Picnic Area, Wilder Ranch State Park

Enchanted Loop

Wilder Ridge Loop Trail

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

West Cliff Cycleway

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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