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1,030 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
577 ft
High Point
22 ft
Altitude change
554 ft
Altitude min
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

Enchanted Loop Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #15849 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35019 in E-Biking
    • #88688 in Trail Running
    • #30978 in Hiking
    • #17397 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles average
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  • 19 miles avg distance
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reporter All clear!
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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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        An 11 mile loop for a good ride.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Enchanted Loop Cutoff

        Where is Enchanted Loop Cutoff located?
        Enchanted Loop Cutoff 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 36.98946, -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.

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