Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Old Santa Cruz Highway loop from Mount Hermon

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Old Santa Cruz Highway loop from Mount Hermon

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Old Santa Cruz Highway loop from Mount Hermon

06:14

92.6km

1,460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Upper Los Gatos Creek Watershed Reserve

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Lexington Reservoir County Park

Glenwood Open Space Preserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

Isbel Grove

Forest

17.3 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.

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20.9 km

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

Highlight • Historical Site

This memorial commemorates the former Villa de Branciforte, established in the late 18th century. This place never prospered and was eventually annexed into the city of Santa Cruz in the early 20th century. Of the buildings in this villa, only the Branciforte Adobe remains.

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27.2 km

Pringle Grove

Highlight • Forest

Pringle Grove is a small-forested area that has Soquel San Jose Road passing through. Although the route follows a busy road, you'll also pass through a lush green area, which happens to be the cemetery. For a more enjoyable ride, it's recommended to avoid rush hour, as the road can get quite busy with cars.

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48.8 km

Old Santa Cruz Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing descent. Just the right incline do go fast without breaking. Bring lights, it’s dark among the trees, though there are few cars.

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57.6 km

Lexington Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lexington Reservoir County Park is a beautiful and scenic 914-acre park and reservoir just minutes from the Silicon Valley urban centers of Santa Clara County. The park includes the 475 acre man- made reservoir available for shoreline fishing and seasonal non-motorized boating. The County park is also part of a chain of parks and open spaces connected by the Bay Area Ridge Trail, which, when completed, will connect Sanborn with Almaden Quicksilver County Parks as well as Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and other parks in the greater San Francisco Bay region.

sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Pages/Lexington-Reservoir.aspxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexington_Reservoir

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59.2 km

Lexington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the third-largest reservoir in Santa Clara County. It sits at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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61.4 km

Douglas B. Miller Memorial Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

An excellent spot to take a break and enjoy the full breath of Lexington Reservoir. There is a Plaque dedicated to deputy Douglas B. Miller, who was fatally wounded while performing his duties.

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