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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Boulder Creek

Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Boulder Creek

Moderate

4.9

(5955)

8,600

riders

Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Boulder Creek

02:38

59.9km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.8 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.1 km

Felton Covered Bridge County Park

Highlight • Bridge

The Felton Covered Bridge claims to be the tallest covered bridge in the US. It crosses the San Lorenzo River in Felton. Built in 1892, the bridge employs a Brown …

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15.4 km

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 🌲

Highlight • Forest

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular …

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28.8 km

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Scenic historic lighthouse on the coastal bluffs to help navigate the treacherous coastline. Today a small surfing museum.

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29.3 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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30.5 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

A statue to commemorate the many surfers 🏄 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️ from/in Santa Cruz

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32.4 km

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

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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33.8 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

The Santa Cruz Riverwalk runs along the San Lorenzo River levee from the Highway 1 Bridge to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.

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59.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

10.7 km

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.6 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 27 May

17°C

8°C

22 %

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Boulder Creek

Felton Covered Bridge County Park

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 🌲

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

West Cliff Cycleway

Surfer Statue

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

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