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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Mount Hermon

Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Mount Hermon

Easy

2.5

(22)

100

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Mount Hermon

01:44

39.2km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.2 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.15 km

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 🌲

Highlight • Forest

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and is most famous for the 40-acre grove of towering old-growth redwood trees. Its historical significance and spectacular …

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13.3 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

The Santa Cruz Riverwalk runs along the San Lorenzo River levee from the Highway 1 Bridge to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.

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14.9 km

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park. This 24-acre park was founded in 1907 and offers old-fashioned carnival games and food booths.

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15.6 km

There are 18 beach volleyball courts on the main beach in Santa Cruz. They are first come, first served, but also available for rent. These courts are frequented by both amateur and professional players.

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16.8 km

Surfer Statue

Highlight • Monument

A statue to commemorate the many surfers 🏄 🏄‍♂️ 🏄‍♀️ from/in Santa Cruz

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17.3 km

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Scenic historic lighthouse on the coastal bluffs to help navigate the treacherous coastline. Today a small surfing museum.

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17.8 km

West Cliff Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 3-mile paved trail follows the southern coastline of Santa Cruz. Here it offers spectacular views of a natural bridge eroded into the cliffs by waves and wind.

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19.4 km

Swift Beach

Beach

38.4 km

Felton Covered Bridge County Park

Highlight • Bridge

The Felton Covered Bridge claims to be the tallest covered bridge in the US. It crosses the San Lorenzo River in Felton. Built in 1892, the bridge employs a Brown …

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39.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

14.1 km

516 m

291 m

221 m

130 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

2.72 km

201 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

22°C

11°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Santa Cruz Lighthouse – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Mount Hermon

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 🌲

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Beach Volleyball Courts

Surfer Statue

Santa Cruz Lighthouse

West Cliff Cycleway

Felton Covered Bridge County Park

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