more stats
4.7 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:38:13
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
25 ft
Altitude min
79 ft
Altitude max
79 ft
Altitude start
59 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:38:13
Avg time

Ohlone Bluff Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch State Park
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #142559 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134100 in E-Biking
    • #140253 in Trail Running
    • #155434 in Hiking
    • #19773 in Horseback
    • #11020 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,366 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,022 in E-Biking
    • #7,088 in Trail Running
    • #9,255 in Hiking
    • #1,194 in Horseback
    • #815 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, RD, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

Beautiful scenic coastal dirt road. Any bike will do.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 404 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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Ohlone Bluff Trail Trail Reports

Status:
on Mar 18, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.31 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ohlone-bluff-trail trailhead (36.970190, -122.120410)

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      1 Review & Comments

      bacteriophage
      Easy trail. Gets very windy! May need layers.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ohlone Bluff Trail located?
      Ohlone Bluff Trail 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 36.97019, -122.12041.
      ▼ How hard is Ohlone Bluff Trail?
      Ohlone Bluff Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ohlone Bluff Trail?
      Ohlone Bluff Trail has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 25 ft to 79 ft.
      ▼ Is Ohlone Bluff Trail a point to point trail?
      Ohlone Bluff Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Ohlone Bluff Trail?
      Ohlone Bluff Trail is 4.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ohlone Bluff Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ohlone Bluff Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ohlone Bluff Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ohlone Bluff Trail are:
      • November (17 activities)
      • January (15 activities)
      • May (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ohlone Bluff Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ohlone Bluff Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ohlone Bluff Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 38 minutes to ride Ohlone Bluff Trail. The trail is 4.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ohlone Bluff Trail?
      Ohlone Bluff Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,154 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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