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814 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
00:02:58
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
34 ft
Altitude min
40 ft
Altitude max
34 ft
Altitude start
39 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
0.1%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
492 ft
Distance flat
00:02:58
Avg time

Wilder Ranch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Ranch State Park
    Santa Cruz, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    California State Parks

Paved road thru homestead. Required to dismount from bike.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 155 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,247 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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on Aug 6, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to wilder-ranch trailhead (36.960230, -122.083010)
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      Nov 10, 2026 @ 2:27pm
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      Santa Cruz California - Wilder Ranch
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      2:58 | 163 | Apr 17, 2022 , Santa Cruz
      Wilder Ranch, Enchanted Forest
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      2:58 | 367 | Aug 25, 2021 , Santa Cruz
      Santa Cruz Mountains Cycling Team @ Wilder Ranch
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      5:57 | 262 | Dec 9, 2012 , Santa Cruz
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      9:13 | 264 | Jan 26, 2014 , Santa Cruz

      Routes with this trail

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      286
      WILDER RANCH MIX
      ★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 2,185 ft • 22 •
      DISCOVERY OF WILDER RANCH AREA
      106
      Wilder Ranch Loop from Entrance to Enchanted and Zane Grey
      11 miles • 1,299 ft • 5 •
      An 11 mile loop for a good ride.
      122
      Ibis Demo Intermediate Loop
      17 miles • 1,742 ft • 15 •
      A bike perfect for testing a bike! Mixed terrain with a variety of climbs and a few undulating descents.
      2.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★
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      3 ★ 50%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 50%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wilder Ranch located?
      Wilder Ranch 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 36.96023, -122.08301.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wilder Ranch?
      Wilder Ranch has 4 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 34 ft to 40 ft.
      ▼ Is Wilder Ranch a point to point trail?
      Wilder Ranch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Wilder Ranch?
      Wilder Ranch is 814 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wilder Ranch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wilder Ranch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wilder Ranch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wilder Ranch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wilder Ranch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Wilder Ranch. The trail is 814 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wilder Ranch?
      Wilder Ranch is a very popular trail. There have been 8,239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,646 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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