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Santa Cruz County

Sempervirens Falls – Gazos Creek Beach loop from Sempervirens Falls

Routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County

Sempervirens Falls – Gazos Creek Beach loop from Sempervirens Falls

Hard

4.7

(4296)

8,017

riders

Sempervirens Falls – Gazos Creek Beach loop from Sempervirens Falls

05:09

58.9km

1,350m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

West Waddell Creek State Wilderness

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Año Nuevo State Park

Cloverdale Coastal Ranches

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

700 m

Sempervirens Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This is the easiest walk in the Park, the one that takes you to Sempervirens falls. You will hear the waterfall before you see it.

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2

19.0 km

Chalks Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great ride along the ridgeline. There's some steep sections, nice views, and a good chance to spot some wildlife.

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20.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

28.4 km

Cascade Ranch

Highlight • Historical Site

Cascade Ranch dates from 1861. Hiking trails and a dirt road climb up to Chalks Mountain, from where there are options to return or to continue to Skyline to the …

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5

28.6 km

Cascade Historic Farm 🏡

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic Farm from 1862, currently under State Park renovation

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6

34.1 km

Gazos Creek Beach

Highlight • Beach

This small and tranquil beach forms where Gazos Creek meets the ocean, creating a large pool behind the beach where it's common to see various birds. There is a parking area next to the beach.

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7

34.3 km

8

34.5 km

Gazos Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Gazos Creek Road is a narrow country road that follows along the bottom of a cute little canyon with virtually no traffic. A wooded road ride probably couldn't be prettier …

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9

37.9 km

Gazos Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycling along this narrow country road is a pleasure, as it's situated in a stunning natural environment and has minimal traffic. It follows the course of Gazos Creek throughout, and …

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B

58.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

16.3 km

3.95 km

3.19 km

1.38 km

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

14.1 km

8.64 km

2.13 km

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