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643 ft
Distance
-6 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
257 ft
Altitude min
264 ft
Altitude max
264 ft
Altitude start
259 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
217 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time

Engelsmans Circle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch State Park
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #328475 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #408404 in Trail Running
    • #409586 in Hiking
    • #38780 in Horseback
    • #60302 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #10,864 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #15,283 in Trail Running
    • #15,367 in Hiking
    • #2,867 in Horseback
    • #2,535 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

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AI Generated Description

Engelsmans Circle is a 643 ft less popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Santa Cruz California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 9, 2026 @ 6:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 9, 2026
 reporter Large legacy down and crashed partially blocking the trail Chainsaw Work required here, no damage to the Trail itself
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Engelsmans Circle located?
      Engelsmans Circle 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 36.97207, -122.07997.
      ▼ How hard is Engelsmans Circle?
      Engelsmans Circle is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Engelsmans Circle?
      The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 257 ft to 264 ft.
      ▼ Is Engelsmans Circle a point to point trail?
      Engelsmans Circle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Engelsmans Circle?
      Engelsmans Circle is 643 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Engelsmans Circle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Engelsmans Circle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Engelsmans Circle?
      Engelsmans Circle is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Engelsmans Circle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Engelsmans Circle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Engelsmans Circle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Engelsmans Circle. The trail is 643 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Engelsmans Circle?
      Engelsmans Circle is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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