Best Mountain Bike Trails in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz is a cornerstone of mountain bike culture. Demo Forest, Wilder Ranch, and the UC Santa Cruz trails offer everything from flow to gnarly tech. The redwood forests provide a magical riding environment, and the year-round mild climate keeps trails rideable.
How to use
Zoom into the map to see individual trail lines
Click any trail for difficulty, distance, elevation, and ride time
Open the full trail page for details or navigate in the app
Are we missing a trail?
Help us add it — anyone can contribute.
Best Mountain Bike Trails in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz is a cornerstone of mountain bike culture. Demo Forest, Wilder Ranch, and the UC Santa Cruz trails offer everything from flow to gnarly tech. The redwood forests provide a magical riding environment, and the year-round mild climate keeps trails rideable.
How to use
Zoom into the map to see individual trail lines
Click any trail for difficulty, distance, elevation, and ride time
Open the full trail page for details or navigate in the app
Are we missing a trail?
Help us add it — anyone can contribute.