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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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UCSC trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking and Horseback. Scenery includes meadows.
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AKA: Campus
Land Manager: Regents of the University of California
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
18 trails
- Trail Running
18 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 2
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Sep 20, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 18
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 18
- Trails Trail Running
- 18
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,642 ft
- Total Vertical
- 756 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,130 ft
- Reports
- 176
- Photos
- 29
- Completed Counter
- 37,157
Popular UCSC Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2,264 ft • 78 ft • 193 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 2,572 ft • 3 ft • 98 • • hike
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 2,516 ft • 91 ft • 32 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 0.0 • 3,284 ft • 168 ft • 21 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
UCSC Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.0 • 13 miles • 2,494 ft • 8 •
UCSC Route, MailBoxes + Side Winder + Magic Carpet + Sweetness
7 miles • 1,644 ft • 5 •
UCSC Route, MailBoxes + Side Winder + Magic Carpet + Sweetness
• 11 miles • 1,038 ft • 0 •
Photos of UCSC Mountain Bike
Videos of UCSC Mountain Bike
mtb
10:48 |
525 |
Aug 19, 2022
mtb
2:16 |
440 |
Jun 14, 2021
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinquapin Road | Jun 7, 2026 @ 12:01pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 7, 2026 | Dry | ABHORRANCE831 | ||
| Red Hill Road | Aug 11, 2025 @ 2:05pm Aug 11, 2025 | Ideal | cire831 | ||
| Spring Road | Nov 27, 2024 @ 12:20pm Nov 27, 2024 | Ideal | ABHORRANCE831 | ||
| Fuel Break Road | Nov 3, 2024 @ 11:57am Nov 3, 2024 | Ideal | ABHORRANCE831 | ||
| West Road | Oct 26, 2024 @ 3:08pm Oct 26, 2024 | Dry | ABHORRANCE831 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bryantMYR5Oq | wishlist | route | activity #105850932 and 1 more | Oct 13, 2026 @ 11:05pm Oct 13, 2026 |
| EdgarafpuPN | wishlist | route | activity #105488907 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 1:33pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| PabloGuillem | wishlist | route | activity #105407230 and 1 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 8:25am Oct 7, 2026 |
| kmk12 | wishlist | route | activity #105262128 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 2:51am Oct 5, 2026 |
| glust24 | ridden | route | activity #104212620 and 2 more | Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:33am Sep 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Yooo, not sure what a snapchat map is. Mind... | Jul 28, 2021 @ 1:36pm Jul 28, 2021 | ||
| trail | Awesome trails all over the place, no one... | Sep 6, 2020 @ 5:55pm Sep 6, 2020 | ||
| trail | Use the snapchat map for a great map of... | Feb 28, 2020 @ 7:19pm Feb 28, 2020 | ||
| report | Yes hv | May 6, 2018 @ 7:12pm May 6, 2018 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | 1.7 km | ||||
| Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1.8 km | |
| Pogonip Open Space | 1 | 2 | 2.2 km | ||
| Wilder Ranch State Park | 8 | 18 | 3 | 2.3 km | |
| Scotts Valley Pump Track | 3.2 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 15 | 10 miles | 1,499 ft | 6 miles | 755 ft | #4,562 | #180 | 29 | 176 | 4 | 11,696 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 6 miles | 814 ft | 4 miles | 755 ft | #5,152 | #169 | 169 | 1,849 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 5 miles | 942 ft | 4 miles | 295 ft | #5,412 | #2,350 | 68 | 11 | |||
| Horse | 6 | 5 miles | 942 ft | 4 miles | 295 ft | #1,873 | #149 | 25 | ||||
| Hike | 18 | 12 miles | 1,640 ft | 7 miles | 755 ft | #8,634 | #363 | 176 | 217 | |||
| Trail Running | 18 | 12 miles | 1,640 ft | 7 miles | 755 ft | #9,056 | #362 | 176 | 207 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in UCSC?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in UCSC are:
- Star Wars (0/5)
- Across Campus (0/5)
- Camper Park (0/5)
- 44 Logs (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in UCSC?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in UCSC are:
- July (37 activities)
- January (36 activities)
- October (34 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in UCSC?
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What is the longest trail in UCSC?
The longest trail in UCSC is Camper Park at 3,284 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in UCSC?
The best hiking trails in UCSC are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in UCSC?
UCSC has a total of 18 trails. Of those, 15 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in UCSC to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in UCSC?
The trail with the most elevation gain in UCSC is Camper Park with 168 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in UCSC?
The trail with the most elevation descent in UCSC is Across Campus with 70 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in UCSC?
UCSC supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in UCSC?
The steepest mountain biking trail in UCSC is Camper Park with an average grade of 5.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in UCSC?
The trails with the biggest jumps in UCSC are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in UCSC?
The overall region status for UCSC is Clear / Green. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in UCSC?
Yes, UCSC supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in UCSC that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in UCSC?
The most popular mountain biking routes in UCSC are: View all mountain biking routes in UCSC.
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What type of bike is most common in UCSC?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in UCSC are:
- AM (13 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in UCSC?
The most popular Strava segments in UCSC are:
- Tanks I > Tanks II (25,323 athletes)
- Red Hill Ascent (1,692 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in UCSC?
The most popular mountain biking trails in UCSC are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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