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Shark Fin Cove Beach – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

Routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz

Shark Fin Cove Beach – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

Hard

3.1

(16)

39

riders

Shark Fin Cove Beach – Natural Bridges State Beach loop from Twin Lakes State Beach

04:11

60.4km

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: May 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.4 km for 54 m

After 35.7 km for 54 m

After 58.6 km for 226 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

7.70 km

Wilder Ranch State Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

A narrow single track turns coastside off the main biketrail away from the highway the becomes wider along a now disused former dirtroad to the ranch houses.

Tip by

25.9 km

Vista

Viewpoint

3

35.1 km

Shark Fin Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

A few yards off Hwy 1, this overlook offers amazing views of the beach cove, featuring a natural arch and the eponymous rock standing in the waves.

Tip by

4

36.1 km

Bonny Doon Beach

Highlight • Beach

Free day use, sandy descent to the wide cove.

Tip by

5

53.5 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

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6

53.5 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

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Tip by

7

58.2 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

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.

Tip by

8

58.6 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.

Tip by

9

59.2 km

Cliff Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views of the estuary and the Pacific beach

Tip by

59.8 km

Seabright Beach

Beach

B

60.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

15.5 km

12.1 km

9.67 km

4.18 km

994 m

424 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

20.9 km

10.2 km

780 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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