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Santa Cruz

Seep Zone Nature Reserve – Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench loop from Swift Halt

Routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz

Seep Zone Nature Reserve – Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench loop from Swift Halt

Hard

4.9

(8665)

17,396

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Seep Zone Nature Reserve – Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench loop from Swift Halt

02:01

27.5km

510m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 94 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.70 km

Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The 246-acre area is a riparian corridor formed by the West Branch of Moore Creek and offers a mixed forest and open meadows. The dirt trails are designated for hiking …

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19.0 km

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

Highlight • Structure

Discovering artwork displayed on these water tanks along the trail is a unique and delightful experience. The water tanks are continually repainted, so you can always look forward to a pleasant surprise in the form of new artwork.

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20.4 km

Seep Zone – Chinquapin Road and Fuel Break Road Junction

Highlight • Trail

This area is a steep, gullied region containing numerous springs and seeps (areas where water oozes slowly out of the ground). A diverse range of wildlife, including bobcats, cows, eagles, and squirrels, can be found here.

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20.4 km

Seep Zone Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This area is a steep, gullied region containing numerous springs and seeps (areas where water oozes slowly out of the ground). A diverse range of wildlife, including bobcats, cows, eagles, and squirrels, can be found here.

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20.9 km

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perched along a scenic ridge in Santa Cruz, the Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench makes for the ideal pitstop to appreciate panoramic views while conquering the challenging singletrack on this popular …

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27.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

8.78 km

5.23 km

2.91 km

700 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

10.4 km

3.25 km

117 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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9°C

14 %

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