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4.7 miles
Distance
875 ft
Climb
-401 ft
Descent
00:38:07
Avg time
473 ft
Altitude change
104 ft
Altitude min
922 ft
Altitude max
104 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
31.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
686 ft
Distance flat
00:38:07
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch State Park
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

The lower, western part of this trail is rocky from Enchanted Loop down to the highway, and is best done on a bike with suspension. The remaining parts of the trail are smooth dirt.

Tags
Picnic spot

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Sep 22, 2025 @ 2:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 22, 2025
reporter erosion present in many spots - possible work for winter
Mar 2, 2025 @ 10:36am
Mar 2, 2025
1 water spot on trail but rideable
Apr 3, 2023 @ 4:36pm
Apr 3, 2023
Dec 29, 2022 @ 5:00pm
Dec 29, 2022
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Dec 27, 2022 @ 6:00am
Dec 27, 2022
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on Sep 22, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.76 (7 votes)
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      Directions to baldwin-enchanted-eucalyptus trailhead (36.969960, -122.117270)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus located?
      Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus is located in Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz, California, United States. It is part of the Wilder Ranch State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.96996, -122.11727.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus?
      Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus has 875 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 401 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 104 ft to 922 ft.
      ▼ Is Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus a point to point trail?
      Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus?
      Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus is 4.7 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 38 minutes to ride Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus. The trail is 4.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus?
      Baldwin/Enchanted/Eucalyptus is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 77 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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