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Bear Mountain – Cathedral Grove loop from Paradise Park

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Mountain biking trails

United States

California

Santa Cruz County

Bear Mountain – Cathedral Grove loop from Paradise Park

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14,637

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Bear Mountain – Cathedral Grove loop from Paradise Park

01:14

13.1km

240m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.01 km

Bear Mountain

Highlight • Summit

In the 1800s, steam locomotives were used to transport giant redwood logs out of the mountains. Along the trail, you can still see remnants of this historical activity, as well …

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7.57 km

Cathedral Grove

Highlight • Forest

Today, this area is a protected stand of Redwoods, but as you walk along the trail you are bound to come across the remnants of a once booming industry based on the cutting and selling of these magnificent trees.

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.09 km

4.06 km

1.31 km

607 m

Surfaces

7.44 km

4.06 km

1.20 km

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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