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Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley

Eureka Canyon – Top of Eureka Canyon loop from San Andreas Creek - King Property

Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley

Eureka Canyon – Top of Eureka Canyon loop from San Andreas Creek - King Property

Moderate

2.8

(28)

riders

Eureka Canyon – Top of Eureka Canyon loop from San Andreas Creek - King Property

02:40

44.2km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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82 m

Bamboo Giant Nursery

Highlight • Structure

Bamboo Giant Nursery is a peaceful nursery garden with 60 different varieties of non-native bamboo and other species of plants, with some bamboos 50 feet tall. The nursery offers picnic areas, benches and gazebos surrounded by a beautiful garden and small ponds.

Tip by

4.00 km

Freedom Lake County Park

Highlight • Lake

This is a nice quiet area, with lots of shade. There are not many facilities, but you can park on the side of the road. Scott County Park is also on the other side of the road which has a playground and restrooms.

Tip by

8.01 km

Drinking fountain and covered picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

A welcome place to stop and refill water bottles in Corralitos, with a well-maintained drinking fountain. There is also a nice covered picnic area to stop and eat.

Tip by

8.04 km

Eureka Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Eureka Canyon Road is a ride you must have experienced at least once if you are in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area. Starting from Corralitos, you start climbing this small road in the forest in a very quiet and lush environment. As you get to the top of Eureka Canyon, you will get stunning views of the hills and the coast.

Tip by

22.3 km

Top of Eureka Canyon

Highlight • Summit

This is the top of a 6 mile climb, Eureka Canyon road! Bumpy pavement and beautiful views.

Tip by

44.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

14.4 km

218 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

15.4 km

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Eureka Canyon – Top of Eureka Canyon loop from San Andreas Creek - King Property

Bamboo Giant Nursery

Freedom Lake County Park

Drinking fountain and covered picnic area

Eureka Canyon

Top of Eureka Canyon

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