11.6 miles
Distance
1,388 ft
Climb
-1,411 ft
Descent
642 ft
High Point
-23 ft
Altitude change
45 ft
Altitude min
68 ft
Altitude start
46 ft
Altitude end
-33.6%
Grade max
26.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

This loop incorporates the best of Wilder Ranch. The only thing to note is the Enchanted Loop is ridden clockwise NOT counterclockwise. It will be infinitely more fun. If you want to add another mile, do the Cowboy Loop at the beginning.

Detailed Description
Wilder Ranch Loop ABL is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Santa Cruz California. This e-bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,388 ft with a max elevation of 642 ft then descends -1,411 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Mar 7, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 33 min
  • Altitude change
    -23 ft
  • Altitude min
    45 ft
  • Altitude start
    68 ft
  • Altitude end
    46 ft
  • Climb
    1,388 ft
  • Descent
    -1,411 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.6%
  • Grade min
    26.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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trail: Old Cabin
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trail: Old Cabin
884
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185
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Eucalyptus Loop Log Crossing
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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.
youtuber Single Tracks: Wilder Ranch - Twin Oaks
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Single Tracks: Wilder Ranch - Twin Oaks
trail: Twin Oaks
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Apr 3, 2024

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Engelsmans Reroute
Oct 6, 2026 @ 9:46am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 6, 2026
enhance berm fill in braking bumps possible DD project reporter
West Engelsmans Reroute
Oct 6, 2026 @ 9:46am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 6, 2026
braking bumps to fill in tread is channelled needs an additional drain + grade reversal to prevent further erosion possible DD project reporter
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.
Rodrigo
Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:53am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 3, 2026
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Wilder Ridge Loop
Mar 7, 2026 @ 1:29pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 7, 2026
Lots of overgrown and encroaching poison oak. Several boggy mud areas. The stepped rut after the rock slab is a strait up trials move now.
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