more stats
653 ft
Distance
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
576 ft
Altitude min
587 ft
Altitude max
587 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-3.8%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
433 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

Upper Chaparral Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #25680 in Hiking [+]
    • #185699 in Trail Running
    • #45363 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,382 in Hiking · California [+]
    • #9,532 in Trail Running
    • #3,727 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Santa Cruz County Parks

Easy but sandy trail; each end connects to the Italian trail; spur trail to the Lower Chaparral is defunct.

Tags
Sandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 14, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Chaparral located?
      Upper Chaparral is located in Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Santa Cruz, California, United States. It is part of the Quail Hollow Ranch County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.08561, -122.06246.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Chaparral?
      Upper Chaparral is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Chaparral?
      The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 576 ft to 587 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Chaparral a point to point trail?
      Upper Chaparral is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Chaparral?
      Upper Chaparral is 653 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Chaparral?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Chaparral. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Chaparral? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Chaparral are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Upper Chaparral?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to hike Upper Chaparral. The trail is 653 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Chaparral?
      Upper Chaparral is a very popular trail. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 25 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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