The Best Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz
Looking for the best mountain biking in Santa Cruz? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Santa Cruz. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top mountain biking spots in and near Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz, California
Lookout Loop Trail
2.64 mi / 551 ft gainLookout Loop Trail is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Upper Delaveaga Loop
4.01.62 mi / 128 ft gainUpper Delaveaga Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
UCSC to the Sea
19.15 mi / 1808 ft gainUCSC to the Sea is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Englesman Loop Trail to Wild Boar Trail
4.46 mi / 669 ft gainEnglesman Loop Trail to Wild Boar Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
1401 Coast Road, California
Englesman Loop Trail
4.38 mi / 548 ft gainEnglesman Loop Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Hike the Rincon Fire Trail
5.01 mi / 300 ft gainThe Rincon Fire Trail Starts at a small dirt parking lot next to CA-9 and traverses down the mountain to the San Lorenzo River Connecting with the Pipeline Trail. The trail can be a simple one of a mile out and back or up to 5 miles depending on your preference. The elevation will change by about...Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Cowboy Loop Trail
2.11 mi / 230 ft gainCowboy Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
1401 Coast Road, California
Wilder Ranch Singletrack Trails Loop
13.74 mi / 1637 ft gainWilder Ranch Singletrack Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Seaside Ride Along Old Cove Landing
5.0The Old Cove Landing Trail at Wilder Ranch is the perfect destination for a relaxing bike ride. The 3 mile loop starts at Wilder Ranch Visitor Center/Park Store, takes you past their Brussels sprout fields and on to a coastline trail. From the Visitor Center parking lot look for and follow signs ...Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Wilder Ridge Trail
8.05 mi / 860 ft gainWilder Ridge Trail is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Pacific to Redwoods Loop
11.89 mi / 1142 ft gainPacific to Redwoods Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Old Landing Cove Trail
2.39 mi / 161 ft gainOld Landing Cove Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz, California
Wilder Ranch Downhill: Eucalyptus to Twin Oaks
5.52 mi / 69 ft gainWilder Ranch Downhill: Eucalyptus to Twin Oaks is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Scotts Valley, California.Read more -
Felton, California
Ox Road Trail to Garden of Eden
1.59 mi / 246 ft gainOx Road Trail to Garden of Eden is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Felton, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz County, California
Twin Gates Loop: Meadow Trail, Felix the Cat, Pipe Dream, Geoffs Trail
5.6 mi / 466 ft gainTwin Gates Loop: Meadow Trail, Felix the Cat, Pipe Dream, Geoffs Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Scotts Valley, California.Read more -
Santa Cruz County, California
UCSC Upper Campus Trail
6.21 mi / 1280 ft gainUCSC Upper Campus Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Santa Cruz, California.Read more