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1.9 miles
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-558 ft
Descent
00:10:51
Avg time
-383 ft
Altitude change
55 ft
Altitude min
607 ft
Altitude max
605 ft
Altitude start
223 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-44.9%
Grade max
30.3%
Grade min
2,697 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
709 ft
Distance flat
00:10:51
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Baldwin Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #117776 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75303 in E-Biking
    • #61376 in Trail Running
    • #1450 in Hiking
    • #897 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

Decent single track up top, but gets overgrown as you get down towards Highway #1. Better to take Eagle Cutuff.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 2:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 20, 2026
 tbh at least until eagle cut off this trail is just a rumble strip without any interesting turns.
May 1, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 1, 2026
 reporter West portion of Baldwin is overgrown. mainly with hemlock, nettles and grass
Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:00am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 3, 2026
 reporter Needs brushing at the lower end, both the shaded section along the creek to the beginning of the single track climb, and up the single track...
Aug 25, 2025 @ 10:42am
Aug 25, 2025
 reporter Trail has been brushed and weed whacked, looks good.
Aug 6, 2025 @ 8:19pm
Aug 6, 2025
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Avg: 1.96 (19 votes)
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        Directions to baldwin-loop trailhead (36.986360, -122.110860)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Baldwin Loop

        ▼ Where is Baldwin Loop located?
        Baldwin Loop is located in Wilder Ranch, Santa Cruz, California, United States. It is part of the Wilder Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.98636, -122.11086.
        ▼ How hard is Baldwin Loop?
        Baldwin Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baldwin Loop?
        Baldwin Loop has 175 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 558 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 55 ft to 607 ft.
        ▼ Is Baldwin Loop a point to point trail?
        Baldwin Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Baldwin Loop?
        Baldwin Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Baldwin Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Baldwin Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Baldwin Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Baldwin Loop are:
        • May (27 activities)
        • August (17 activities)
        • March (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Baldwin Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Baldwin Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Baldwin Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Baldwin Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Baldwin Loop?
        Baldwin Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,284 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,267 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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