Boulder Creek – Big Basin Redwood State Park loop from Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek – Big Basin Redwood State Park loop from Boulder Creek

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Boulder Creek – Big Basin Redwood State Park loop from Boulder Creek

02:55

56.7km

1,020m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 9, 2026

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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63 m

Boulder Creek

Highlight • Settlement

Boulder Creek sits just below the Santa Cruz Mountains and is the gateway to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The downtown area offers bars and restaurants that occupy buildings dating back to the early 1900s.

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14.9 km

Big Basin State Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Water, food and restaurants at the visitor center.
Beautiful Redwoods and lots of hiking.

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15.1 km

Redwoods at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Highlight • Forest

Redwood trees are some of the tallest and oldest living organisms on Earth. Towering up to 350 feet, these majestic trees can live for over 2,000 years. Found primarily along …

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28.7 km

Big Basin Way Climb (Route 236)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The traffic on Route 236 is certainly lighter than Route 9, but don't expect it to be deserted. Big Basin is a pretty popular park, and this road is its …

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36.3 km

Big Basin Redwood State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Big Basin Redwoods State Park has reopened for limited day use following the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire. Visitors can explore trails like Redwood Loop and Meteor Trail, where resilient …

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