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Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Antonelli Pond

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Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Antonelli Pond

Moderate

2.5

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Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Antonelli Pond

01:17

11.2km

70m

Running

Moderate run. 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 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wilder Ranch State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15 m

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great paved dedicated bike trail several yards away from busy Highway 1, from Santa Cruz to Wilder Ranch State Park.

Tip by

3.32 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Nature Reserve

3.37 km

Wilder Beach

Highlight • Beach

Protected as a natural preserve, the wide sandy beach is undeveloped and wild.

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3.46 km

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

Highlight • Beach

Wide and wild beach preserve closed to the public. Park info at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
Good gravel and dirt trails lead out to and along the cliffs. Several coves to the west …

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3.76 km

View of Sea Caves at Old Cove Landing

Highlight • Cave

The Old Cove Landing Trail is littered with views, and this spot is one worth noting. There is a cool view of some sea caves below the trail, beaten by waves and accompanied by sandy beaches.

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5.61 km

Railroad gravel road and Old Cove Landing Trail

Highlight • Trail

An alternative to the busy Hwy 1 is to stay along the abandoned railway line. It is fairly decent smooth at the beginning, but then gets a bit courser gravel …

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8.94 km

Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Well-preserved operating historic dairy farm with ranger-led demonstrations in Wilder Ranch State Park on the pacific coast south of Santa Cruz. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549

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9.26 km

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Wilder Ranch Bike Path is an entirely paved trail away from the nearby busy highway. The path helps connect Wilder Ranch State Park to Santa Cruz and is open to runners and walkers, too.

Tip by

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

450 m

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

3.16 km

1.22 km

450 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Wilder Beach Natural Preserve – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Antonelli Pond

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Wilder Beach

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

View of Sea Caves at Old Cove Landing

Railroad gravel road and Old Cove Landing Trail

Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

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