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1,030 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
00:01:26
Avg time
22 ft
Altitude change
554 ft
Altitude min
577 ft
Altitude max
555 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
741 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:01:26
Avg time

Enchanted Loop Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch State Park
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #32847 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86205 in E-Biking
    • #129747 in Trail Running
    • #106144 in Hiking
    • #40792 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #937 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #1,751 in E-Biking
    • #6,453 in Trail Running
    • #5,889 in Hiking
    • #3,070 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

A segment of shaded, smooth singletrack that allows riders to complete the Enchanted Loop trail more easily. This segment is far easier than the Enchanted Loop trail; it is mostly flat.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 24.3 km average
6 Months
  • 121 rides
  • 29.3 km avg distance
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  • 484 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Enchanted Loop... Trail Reports

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Oct 19, 2025 @ 9:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Apr 7, 2025 @ 10:23am
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Jan 20, 2025 @ 6:19pm
Jan 20, 2025
reporter All clear!
Jan 14, 2025 @ 5:45pm
Jan 14, 2025
reporter 18” tree across trail. Climb over. Chainsaw needed
Jan 8, 2025 @ 9:12am
Jan 8, 2025
reporter Due to saturated soils, the back country trails are closed at this time to protect resources and prevent erosion.
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on Oct 19, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Enchanted Loop Cutoff located?
      Enchanted Loop Cutoff 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 36.98946, -122.10027.
      ▼ How hard is Enchanted Loop Cutoff?
      Enchanted Loop Cutoff is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Enchanted Loop Cutoff?
      Enchanted Loop Cutoff has 20 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 554 ft to 577 ft.
      ▼ Is Enchanted Loop Cutoff a point to point trail?
      Enchanted Loop Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Enchanted Loop Cutoff?
      Enchanted Loop Cutoff is 1,030 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Enchanted Loop Cutoff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Enchanted Loop Cutoff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Enchanted Loop Cutoff?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Enchanted Loop Cutoff are:
      • May (65 activities)
      • August (58 activities)
      • June (53 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Enchanted Loop Cutoff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Enchanted Loop Cutoff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Enchanted Loop Cutoff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Enchanted Loop Cutoff. The trail is 1,030 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Enchanted Loop Cutoff?
      Enchanted Loop Cutoff is a very popular trail. There have been 2,266 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,758 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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