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Santa Cruz County

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Santa Cruz County

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Easy

4.9

(7885)

7,886

riders

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

00:19

3.74km

20m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Wilder Ranch State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.16 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Wide and wild beach preserve closed to the public. Park info at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
Good gravel and dirt trails lead out to and along the cliffs. Several coves to the west …

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2

1.45 km

View of Sea Caves at Old Cove Landing

Highlight • Cave

The Old Cove Landing Trail is littered with views, and this spot is one worth noting. There is a cool view of some sea caves below the trail, beaten by waves and accompanied by sandy beaches.

Tip by

3

3.31 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 …

Tip by

B

3.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

168 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

181 m

< 100 m

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