more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
206 ft
Climb
-210 ft
Descent
00:26:54
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
81 ft
Altitude min
279 ft
Altitude max
155 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
38.8%
Grade min
3,514 ft
Distance climb
3,274 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:26:54
Avg time

Anna Jean Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Anna Jean Cummings Park
    Soquel, California
  • AKA
    Blue Ball Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #175592 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113892 in Trail Running
    • #14045 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Starting at the end of the Anna Jean Cummings Park parking lot, you'll keep right at the signs and make the climb up the large hill in front of you. The climb is steep, but definitely doable.

Once at the top of the hill, you'll take a left and ride the singletrack trail along the ridge. (You'll want to stop here for some great views of the mountains and the bay) Keep riding and the trail will dip down to the left and back to the bottom of the hill. Careful, this hill is steep!

Once at the bottom, take a right and you'll find yourself riding along the outside of a grassy field with trees to your right. It's bumpy and singletrack, but can be pretty fast if you want it to be. Make your way around the field until you come to a slight downhill with a bit of a rocky climb back up.

At the top of this, you'll make a right. Now you're on the best part of the trail. It's downhill and singletrack and has about a one-foot drop (optional) part way down the hill (stay to the right for that). You'll then make your way left as the trail leads you up a slight hill and then around another smaller grassy field.

Once you round the field, you have a short but bumpy climb up to the base of the big hill. Take a right at the top and enjoy a short doubletrack downhill and then a short climb back up that will take you right back to where you started!

Access Info

Drive all the way to the back of the upper parking lot of Anna Jean Cummings Park and the trail head is clear.

Trail Supporters
  • Santa Cruz County Parks
    Maintainer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Anna Jean Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 29, 2024 @ 12:24pm
Oct 29, 2024
draining system need maintenance on coastal prairie loop at ARANA GULCH. trails are currently not on traiforks.
Oct 28, 2020 @ 12:02pm
Oct 28, 2020
Jul 22, 2019 @ 9:37am
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Feb 20, 2019 @ 9:49am
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Nov 6, 2018 @ 9:09am
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      1 Review & Comments

      denmack
      This is a perfect trail. If you like bumpy descents with no jumps, poison oak and bumpier climbs. I’m glad I had all the kids I’m gonna have, because this is murder on the undercarriage. Go elsewhere.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Anna Jean Loop located?
      Anna Jean Loop is located in Anna Jean Cummings Park, Soquel, California, United States. It is part of the Anna Jean Cummings Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.99429, -121.96218.
      How hard is Anna Jean Loop?
      Anna Jean Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Anna Jean Loop?
      Anna Jean Loop has 206 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 210 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 81 ft to 279 ft.
      Is Anna Jean Loop a point to point trail?
      Anna Jean Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      How long is Anna Jean Loop?
      Anna Jean Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      Are dogs allowed on Anna Jean Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Anna Jean Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Anna Jean Loop?
      Anna Jean Loop is best visited during: Year Round.
      How do I access Anna Jean Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Anna Jean Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Anna Jean Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Anna Jean Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Anna Jean Loop?
      Anna Jean Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 72 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 95 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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