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Santa Cruz

Needle Rock – Eucalyptus Loop loop from Swift Halt

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United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz

Needle Rock – Eucalyptus Loop loop from Swift Halt

Hard

4.8

(5647)

11,163

riders

Needle Rock – Eucalyptus Loop loop from Swift Halt

06:06

78.4km

1,480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.7 km for 258 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

17.2 km

Old Cove Landing Trail ⛱️ Wilder Ranch SP

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This begins right off the State Park parking (also accessible from the free parking on the side of Hwy 1), and can either be a short hiking loop through the …

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2

20.3 km

Railroad gravel road and Old Cove Landing Trail

Highlight • Trail

An alternative to the busy Hwy 1 is to stay along the abandoned railway line. It is fairly decent smooth at the beginning, but then gets a bit courser gravel …

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3

21.5 km

Needle Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This cool rock spire eroded out of the coastal bluffs by the Pacific Ocean waves is best visible along the Ohlone Bluffs Trail in Wilder Ranch State Park. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
The …

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22.4 km

Strawberry Beach

Beach

5

23.1 km

Ohlone Bluff Trail 🌊 Wilder Ranch SP

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sweet hard-packed dirt trail meandering atop coastal cliffs with terrific beach and Pacific Ocean views. Some of the State Park land is still leased to farmers, so depending on the …

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6

26.1 km

Four Mile Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful path on the cliff… paradise!

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31.5 km

Wilder Ranch State Park

Nature Reserve

8

32.6 km

Eucalyptus Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of Eucalyptus Loop can be enjoyed in sunlight, then the ride dives back under tree cover before emerging into a short spell across an open, meadowy part.

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9

36.1 km

View of Monterey Bay Picnic Area, Wilder Ranch State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place for a rest. Sit down, eat a snack and enjoy the wonderful view.

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51.0 km

Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve (closed to public)

Nature Reserve

B

78.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

24.1 km

10.7 km

9.73 km

4.19 km

Surfaces

39.4 km

34.2 km

3.33 km

1.28 km

160 m

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