more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
966 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:23:03
Avg time
951 ft
Altitude change
882 ft
Altitude min
1,833 ft
Altitude max
882 ft
Altitude start
1,834 ft
Altitude end
12.9%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
43.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
279 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:23:03
Avg time

Tractor Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soquel Demonstration State Forest
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 55 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    CAL FIRE

Before Flow Trail was opened, Tractor was one of the downhill options people took. Flow Trail crosses Tractor multiple times, so now it is used more for a way to climb back up and session sections of Flow or to do all of Flow again. It's a steep fire road, so it's not nearly as fun as Flow trail to descend and it's fairly tiring to climb the whole thing. Be aware though, that if you go to the top then and want to start Flow again, you'll have to "backtrack" some of Ridge, and most people won't expect to see you coming up the trail, so stay alert for fast on-coming traffic.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 358 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Tractor Trail Trail Reports

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on Sep 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tractor Trail located?
      Tractor Trail is located in Soquel Demonstration State Forest, Santa Cruz, California, United States. It is part of the Soquel Demonstration State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.08382, -121.9013.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tractor Trail?
      Tractor Trail has 966 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 882 ft to 1,833 ft.
      ▼ Is Tractor Trail a point to point trail?
      Tractor Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Tractor Trail?
      Tractor Trail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tractor Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tractor Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tractor Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tractor Trail are:
      • April (35 activities)
      • October (35 activities)
      • May (25 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tractor Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tractor Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tractor Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Tractor Trail. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tractor Trail?
      Tractor Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,860 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,156 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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