11.8 miles
Distance
1,548 ft
Climb
-1,309 ft
Descent
1,131 ft
High Point
239 ft
Altitude change
43 ft
Altitude min
81 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
31.1%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Dave is a 12 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Santa Cruz California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 1,548 ft with a max elevation of 1,131 ft then descends -1,309 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 28, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 34 min
  • Altitude change
    239 ft
  • Altitude min
    43 ft
  • Altitude start
    81 ft
  • Altitude end
    322 ft
  • Climb
    1,548 ft
  • Descent
    -1,309 ft
  • Grade
    0.4%
  • Grade max
    -27.4%
  • Grade min
    31.1%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
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mtb
trail: Old Cabin
736
mtb
trail: Old Cabin
870
mtb
trail: Wild Boar
53
mtb
trail: Wild Boar
53
Eucalyptus Loop Log Crossing
mtb
Eucalyptus Loop Log Crossing
trail: Rodrigo
0:12 | 12 | comments: 0 | favs:
Feb 2, 2026
Hitting the log on the Rodrigo trail at Wilder Ranch.
Wilder Old Cabin to Rodrigo
mtb
Wilder Old Cabin to Rodrigo
trail: Old Cabin
2:58 | 402 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 30, 2023

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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University Connector Trail
Sep 20, 2026 @ 10:04am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 20, 2026
fairly loose
Rincon Connector Trail
Aug 12, 2026 @ 1:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 12, 2026
Chinquapin Road
Aug 9, 2026 @ 10:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 9, 2026
Old Cabin
Jul 20, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 20, 2026
slightly dry in July but very rideable. Tbh I prefer it going east to west (opposite of map) and there's a little bend of tree roots only rideable that direction.
Englesmans Loop
Jun 28, 2026 @ 9:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 28, 2026
8-12” tree across trail between old cabin and long meadow. Walk under. Chainsaw or enthusiastic handsaw needed. reporter
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  • By TobinO & contributors
  • #12406 - 1,630 views

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