Shark Fin Cove Beach – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Swift Halt

Shark Fin Cove Beach – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Swift Halt

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Shark Fin Cove Beach – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Swift Halt

02:03

43.1km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.30 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.11 km

Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Nature Reserve

14.5 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.

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15.5 km

Davenport

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely little coastal town with great eateries and clifftop views

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17.8 km

Williams' Landing

Highlight • Beach

The old historic landing has all but disappeared, but across from the Bonny Doon Road intersection with Hwy 1 a short trail crosses the abandoned railway line to a spectacular beach

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24.3 km

Four Mile Beach Access

Highlight • Beach

The access trail from the Hwy 1 parking to the beach, it also makes for a good bailout option if biking along the railway line dirt road.

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28.4 km

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.

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31.3 km

Companion Bakeshop is an organic bakery specializing in brick oven sourdough breads and rustic pastries. They also have a community gathering space that hosts live bluegrass music, baking classes, and a mandolin workshop series.

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37.7 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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41.4 km

Bay Drive wooded road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A good stretch of flat road lined with trees, surrounding you in nature. It is a perfect stretch for getting the speed up and seeing the trees pass by.

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