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Mountain biking trails

Santa Cruz County

Turtle Rock Viewpoint – Borel Hill loop from Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

Mountain biking trails

Santa Cruz County

Turtle Rock Viewpoint – Borel Hill loop from Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

Moderate

4.9

(6906)

10,212

riders

Turtle Rock Viewpoint – Borel Hill loop from Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

03:00

27.4km

770m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 22.5 km for 333 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

516 m

Turtle Rock Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turtle Rock is the highest and most prominent mountain in the area. From this viewpoint, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, especially stunning at sunset. Be …

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2

1.68 km

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve is a 2,035-acre preserve that follows Long Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. There are a variety of trails that can be used for hiking, …

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3

2.21 km

Long Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There is a short part on Long Ridge where views to neighboring ridges and the ocean open up briefly, which offers you fantastic views, whereas the main part of the …

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4

8.34 km

Tree Farm Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Tree Farm Trail start with a significant climb under tree cover. Right around the point where you might be starting to wonder how much longer the climb will last, a …

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5

9.64 km

Horseshoe Lake

Highlight • Lake

Pleasant little lake formed by an earthen dam near Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve summit. Less than a mile from the handicapped parking lot along Ridge Trail.
Perfect bench in the sun, no swimming or fishing though.

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6

11.0 km

Butano View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Butano View Trail offers sightlines to the forested hills near Pescadero and has some really nice views.

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12.1 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

8

13.8 km

Borel Hill

Highlight • Summit

Spectacular 360° surround views from the top of the hill (2513 feet / 766 meters).

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9

14.0 km

Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ridge Trail gives you pretty views to the bay and the Santa Clara Valley (through high grass, depending on the season).

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B

27.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

13.6 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

9.85 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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