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4,961 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
571 ft
High Point
-39 ft
Altitude change
424 ft
Altitude min
553 ft
Altitude start
515 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
2,635 ft
Distance climb
2,234 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat

Discovery Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #92263 in Hiking [+]
    • #70016 in Trail Running
    • #17621 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Santa Cruz County Parks

Easy and safe hiking and equestrian trail; suitable for strollers.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 14, 2026 @ 10:09am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 14, 2026
 reporter NTD26 - Brush the trail to 3 ft.
May 14, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 14, 2026
 reporter NTD26 - Extend the board protecting the corral.
May 14, 2026 @ 10:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 14, 2026
 reporter NTD26 - Clear brush around benches.
May 14, 2026 @ 9:57am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 14, 2026
 reporter NTD26 - Invasive thistle removal
May 14, 2026 @ 9:56am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 14, 2026
 reporter NTD26- Fill the dip with DG.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Discovery Loop

        ▼ Where is Discovery Loop located?
        Discovery Loop is located in Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Santa Cruz, California, United States. It is part of the Quail Hollow Ranch County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.08465, -122.06051.
        ▼ How hard is Discovery Loop?
        Discovery Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Discovery Loop?
        Discovery Loop has 33 m of elevation gain. The trail has 45 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 129 m to 174 m.
        ▼ Is Discovery Loop a point to point trail?
        Discovery Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Discovery Loop?
        Discovery Loop is 1.5 km long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Discovery Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Discovery Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Discovery Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Discovery Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Discovery Loop?
        Discovery Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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