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1.5 miles
Distance
238 ft
Climb
-242 ft
Descent
00:17:52
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
48 ft
Altitude min
289 ft
Altitude max
63 ft
Altitude start
62 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-42.5%
Grade max
29.4%
Grade min
4,793 ft
Distance climb
3,054 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:17:52
Avg time
Cowboy Loop Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWilder Ranch State Park
Santa Cruz, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#139842 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #102100 in E-Biking
- #67442 in Trail Running
- #103545 in Hiking
- #2371 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCalifornia State Parks
Going right at the fork, creek path turns to moderate climb through sparse trees and grasses. Climb becomes more mild through open fields that at times crowd the pathway. Be wary of private property's barbed fences. Downhill turns to few switchbacks and a small rock feature, eventually falls to uneven creek bridge and comes out through thick riparian lushness. Exit where you started.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 211 rides
- Last: Aug 26, 2023
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3 Reviews & Comments
hIzjfSwd
Meh. It’s mostly a cow pasture and pretty boring. A bit of steep descent, but otherwise not remarkable. Probably won’t do it again.
jrv373
This trail is not for everyone, I enjoy it as a nice warm-up loop before climbing up Englesman (singletrack)> I always hit this trail to get the legs activated.
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