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Shark Fin Cove Beach – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Rincon

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United States
California
Santa Cruz County

Shark Fin Cove Beach – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Rincon

Hard

3.5

(24)

72

riders

Shark Fin Cove Beach – Wilder Ranch Bike Path loop from Rincon

07:27

114km

1,750m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 0 m for 77 m

After 34.0 km for 2.70 km

After 45.0 km for 12.8 km

After 91.9 km for 92 m

After 114 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.92 km

The Triangle

Nature Reserve

2

63.0 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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3

79.9 km

Greyhound Rock Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The best view may be from the overlook, but there's also a foot trail down to the narrow beach.

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4

85.6 km

Scott Creek Beach

Highlight • Beach

Long sandy beach at the mouth of Scott Creek, right off the coastal highway. There is a beautiful marsh on the inland side.

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5

89.6 km

Davenport Pier Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular view from high above the cliffs looking down to the beach and the painted remains of the old pier.

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6

91.1 km

Shark Fin Cove Beach

Highlight • Beach

A few yards off Hwy 1, this overlook offers amazing views of the beach cove, featuring a natural arch and the eponymous rock standing in the waves.

Tip by

7

91.8 km

Williams' Landing

Highlight • Beach

The old historic landing has all but disappeared, but across from the Bonny Doon Road intersection with Hwy 1 a short trail crosses the abandoned railway line to a spectacular beach

Tip by

8

98.2 km

Four Mile Beach Access

Highlight • Beach

The access trail from the Hwy 1 parking to the beach, it also makes for a good bailout option if biking along the railway line dirt road.

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103 km

Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Nature Reserve

10

103 km

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great paved dedicated bike trail several yards away from busy Highway 1, from Santa Cruz to Wilder Ranch State Park.

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B

114 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.2 km

30.7 km

16.0 km

7.62 km

6.44 km

695 m

201 m

Surfaces

83.2 km

16.0 km

13.5 km

1.17 km

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