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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Twin Lakes

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Twin Lakes

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Twin Lakes

03:05

38.3km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.4 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.65 km

Arana Gulch Park & bridge 🚲 Santa Cruz

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet park with a wide an wild river to loop around the harbor at the city center as a shortcut trail without cars

Tip by

5.84 km

Duck Island Pond

Lake

12.8 km

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Viewpoint

14.6 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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24.9 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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29.0 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

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31.4 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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33.6 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.

Tip by

34.0 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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36.6 km

Schwan Lake

Highlight • Lake

Schwan Lake is part of Twin Lakes State Park and was originally known as Schwan Lagoon when it connected to the ocean. Harbor construction restricted the flow of water from the ocean, transforming it into a freshwater lake.

Tip by

38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

11.5 km

5.12 km

2.79 km

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

14.8 km

6.35 km

524 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Sunday 19 July

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Twin Lakes

Arana Gulch Park & bridge 🚲 Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

Wilder Ranch State Park

Natural Bridges State Beach

West Cliff Cycleway

Beach Volleyball Courts

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Schwan Lake

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