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        This region is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

        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.
        This is an auto-generated description of UCSC. Login or register to submit a custom description.
        AKA: Campus
        Land Manager: Regents of the University of California
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        Activities Click to view
        Region Details
        • 6
        • 2
        • 7

        Region Status
        Open as of Aug 9, 2026

        Stats

        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
        175
        Photos
        29
        Completed Counter
        36,826

        Popular UCSC Mountain Biking Trails

        85 0.0 2,264 ft 78 ft 174 hike
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
        55 0.0 2,572 ft 3 ft 87 hike
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
        35 0.0 2,516 ft 91 ft 29 hike
        Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
        35 0.0 3,284 ft 168 ft 18
        Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 24 rides

        UCSC Mountain Bike Routes

        2.0 13 miles 2,494 ft 8
        UCSC Route, MailBoxes + Side Winder + Magic Carpet + Sweetness
        13 miles 2,493 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

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        95 |
        Nov 17, 2023 @ 8:18am
        Nov 17, 2023
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        95 |
        Nov 17, 2023 @ 8:18am
        Nov 17, 2023
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        106 |
        May 23, 2023 @ 10:54am
        May 23, 2023
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        124 |
        May 23, 2023 @ 10:54am
        May 23, 2023
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        89 |
        May 23, 2023 @ 10:54am
        May 23, 2023
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        157 |
        Apr 16, 2022 @ 2:44pm
        Apr 16, 2022
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        218 |
        Oct 25, 2020 @ 8:43pm
        Oct 25, 2020
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        298 |
        Oct 21, 2019 @ 10:15pm
        Oct 21, 2019
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        204 |
        Apr 20, 2019 @ 6:50am
        Apr 20, 2019
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        258 |
        Feb 4, 2019 @ 7:56am
        Feb 4, 2019
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        223 |
        Aug 2, 2018 @ 9:05am
        Aug 2, 2018
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        210 |
        Jun 15, 2018 @ 2:11pm
        Jun 15, 2018

        Videos of UCSC Mountain Bike

        Sweetness Trail
        mtb

        10:48 | 503 | Aug 19, 2022
        Adventure Trails with 2021 Hightower - UCSC...
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        2:16 | 342 | Jun 14, 2021
        youtuber IT'S A BIT STEEP // UC Trails w/ Alex Chamberlin
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        11:18 | 1136 | Apr 20, 2018

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        agador35wishlistrouteactivity #102583366 and 1 more
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:49am
        2 days
        Dlamckewishlistrouteactivity #102489650
        Aug 27, 2026 @ 7:08pm
        Aug 27, 2026
        Jbenbozwishlistrouteactivity #101383669
        Aug 13, 2026 @ 7:33am
        Aug 13, 2026
        Jbenbozwishlistrouteactivity #101363309
        Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:49pm
        Aug 12, 2026
        Valemmvotetrailactivity #100774009
        Aug 4, 2026 @ 11:31pm
        Aug 4, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        XU12XUtrailChinquapin RoadYooo, not sure what a snapchat map is. Mind...
        Jul 28, 2021 @ 1:36pm
        Jul 28, 2021
        PeterjcooktrailChinquapin RoadAwesome trails all over the place, no one...
        Sep 6, 2020 @ 5:55pm
        Sep 6, 2020
        vfatestrailChinquapin RoadUse the snapchat map for a great map of...
        Feb 28, 2020 @ 7:19pm
        Feb 28, 2020
        Kclogan2reportRed Hill RoadYes hv
        May 6, 2018 @ 7:12pm
        May 6, 2018

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike1510 miles1,499 ft6 miles755 ft
        #4,662#1,65629175411,553
        E-Bike66 miles814 ft4 miles755 ft
        #5,045#1,4081681,818
        Gravel Bike65 miles942 ft4 miles295 ft
        #5,412#2,3506810
        Horse65 miles942 ft4 miles295 ft
        #1,852#98825
        Hike1812 miles1,640 ft7 miles755 ft
        #8,534#3,150175217
        Trail Running1812 miles1,640 ft7 miles755 ft
        #8,948#3,132175204

        Frequently Asked Questions About UCSC

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in UCSC?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in UCSC are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        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 (33 activities)
        Check the UCSC reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in UCSC?
        There are 2 parking locations listed in UCSC. The most popular parking spots are:
        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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