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Seep Zone Nature Reserve – UCSC Graffiti Tanks loop from Santa Cruz

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Seep Zone Nature Reserve – UCSC Graffiti Tanks loop from Santa Cruz

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Seep Zone Nature Reserve – UCSC Graffiti Tanks loop from Santa Cruz

02:27

27.6km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.6 km for 75 m

After 13.8 km for 305 m

After 14.3 km for 95 m

After 15.7 km for 110 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.93 km

Seep Zone Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This area is a steep, gullied region containing numerous springs and seeps (areas where water oozes slowly out of the ground). A diverse range of wildlife, including bobcats, cows, eagles, and squirrels, can be found here.

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15.0 km

UCSC Graffiti Tanks

Highlight • Structure

you can't miss the tanks while cycling in Wilder and the USC trails ... but the fairies regularly redecorate them when no-one's looking so it's worth stopping by from time to time to see the latest incarnation

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16.5 km

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

Highlight • Structure

Discovering artwork displayed on these water tanks along the trail is a unique and delightful experience. The water tanks are continually repainted, so you can always look forward to a pleasant surprise in the form of new artwork.

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18.4 km

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perched along a scenic ridge in Santa Cruz, the Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench makes for the ideal pitstop to appreciate panoramic views while conquering the challenging singletrack on this popular …

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18.5 km

U-Con Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail winds through lush vegetation, offering plenty of shade. It can be narrow in parts and features some rocky sections, which make for an interesting hike. Since the trail is shared with mountain bikers, it's essential to stay alert.

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24.2 km

Sycamore Grove

Highlight • Forest

27.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

6.92 km

4.67 km

1.20 km

1.13 km

164 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

5.32 km

4.62 km

3.72 km

3.35 km

293 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Seep Zone Nature Reserve – UCSC Graffiti Tanks loop from Santa Cruz

Seep Zone Nature Reserve

UCSC Graffiti Tanks

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

U-Con Trail

Sycamore Grove

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