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4,393 ft
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:11:48
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
503 ft
Altitude min
575 ft
Altitude max
559 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
1,814 ft
Distance climb
2,205 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:11:48
Avg time

Rodrigo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch State Park
    Santa Cruz, California
  • AKA
    Lower Eucalyptus Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #79133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57163 in E-Biking
    • #85041 in Trail Running
    • #108275 in Hiking
    • #2355 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

Fun single track through redwood trees. There are a couple of breakaway bridge crossings and the approaches and climbs out of the creeks are the most technically challenging on this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 110 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 1,202 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Rodrigo Trail Reports

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Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:53am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 3, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026 @ 5:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 24, 2026
 reporter bridge needs new abutments
Feb 14, 2026 @ 3:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 14, 2026
 reporter very large tree blocking across trail near eucalyptus fire road
Jan 11, 2026 @ 11:47am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 11, 2026
 Bridge at creek has been pulled to the side and roped off now requiring a dip in the water. Also, the climb out of the creek has been modified to...
Jan 10, 2026 @ 11:32am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 10, 2026
 Some flooding in the meadow section.
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on Apr 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.77 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to rodrigo trailhead (36.989590, -122.099890)
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        0:12 | 12 | Feb 2, 2026 , Santa Cruz

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rodrigo

        ▼ Where is Rodrigo located?
        Rodrigo 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 36.98959, -122.09989.
        ▼ How hard is Rodrigo?
        Rodrigo is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rodrigo?
        Rodrigo has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 503 ft to 575 ft.
        ▼ Is Rodrigo a point to point trail?
        Rodrigo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rodrigo?
        Rodrigo is 4,393 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rodrigo?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rodrigo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rodrigo?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rodrigo are:
        • July (117 activities)
        • February (102 activities)
        • October (73 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Rodrigo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rodrigo are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rodrigo?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Rodrigo. The trail is 4,393 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rodrigo?
        Rodrigo is a very popular trail. There have been 6,966 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,004 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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