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.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Aug 6, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • 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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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    West Engelsman Reroute (new)
    Aug 6, 2026 @ 8:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
    Aug 6, 2026
    Large oak tree across Trail. Significant chainsaw, Work The Trail bed itself is not damaged reporter
    Engelsmans Reroute
    Jul 20, 2026 @ 2:36pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jul 20, 2026
    Nice green flow trail. There's some parts you'll need to peddle but if you take it fast enough it shades into blue.
    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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