Mountain Bike Trails in Santa Cruz
Explore 33 mapped mountain bike routes in Santa Cruz, California, United States. Compare 33 mountain bike trails in Santa Cruz with route maps, distance, difficulty, elevation, photos, reviews, and nearby ride options. RidePal provides interactive 3D trail maps, elevation profiles, surface details, and community reviews to help you find the best MTB riding in Santa Cruz.
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Mountain Bike Trails in Santa Cruz
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Káknu (Hawk) Trail West
1.1 mi
Enchanted-Baldwin
3.0 mi
Eucalyptus
2.2 mi
Wilder
1.8 mi
Twin Oaks
1.1 mi
Eagle
0.3 mi
Ridge
2.6 mi
Cowboy Loop
1.5 mi
Long Meadow
4.8 mi
Emma McCrary
2.1 mi
La Corona
1.7 mi
Branciforte
0.8 mi
Redwood Lower Loop
1.1 mi
DeLaveaga Upper Loop
1.6 mi
Blufftop Trail
1.3 mi
Blufftop Trail
1.4 mi
Red Hill
0.3 mi
West
0.6 mi
U-Con
0.9 mi
North Fuel Break
0.4 mi
Fuel Break
1.0 mi
Horseman's
0.4 mi
Old Cabin
2.9 mi
Wild Boar
0.5 mi
Wilder Ridge
2.9 mi
Ohlone Bluff
4.9 mi
Old Cove Landing
2.3 mi
Chinquapin
2.1 mi
Parkway
0.3 mi
Enchanted
1.1 mi
Old Vineyard
0.8 mi
Rincon
3.3 mi