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2.0 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-507 ft
Descent
00:14:58
Avg time
-503 ft
Altitude change
56 ft
Altitude min
561 ft
Altitude max
561 ft
Altitude start
59 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-50.2%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat
00:14:58
Avg time

Englesmans Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    White (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

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Englesmans Loop is a highly rated 2 mile less popular family friendly doubletrack trail located near Santa Cruz California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 4 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 128 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Englesmans Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 9:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 28, 2026
 reporter 8-12” tree across trail between old cabin and long meadow. Walk under. Chainsaw or enthusiastic handsaw needed.
Jan 14, 2025 @ 8:11pm
Jan 14, 2025
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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.
Apr 3, 2023 @ 4:36pm
Apr 3, 2023
Dec 29, 2022 @ 5:00pm
Dec 29, 2022
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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        Directions to englesmans-loop trailhead (36.985240, -122.083870)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Englesmans Loop

        ▼ Where is Englesmans Loop located?
        Englesmans Loop 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 36.98524, -122.08387.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Englesmans Loop?
        Englesmans Loop has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 507 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 56 ft to 561 ft.
        ▼ Is Englesmans Loop a point to point trail?
        Englesmans Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Englesmans Loop?
        Englesmans Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Englesmans Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Englesmans Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Englesmans Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Englesmans Loop are:
        • July (19 activities)
        • February (13 activities)
        • September (10 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Englesmans Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Englesmans Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Englesmans Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Englesmans Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Englesmans Loop?
        Englesmans Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 699 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 753 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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