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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Seep Zone Nature Reserve loop from Empire Grade & Smith Grade

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Seep Zone Nature Reserve loop from Empire Grade & Smith Grade

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Seep Zone Nature Reserve loop from Empire Grade & Smith Grade

03:49

50.4km

610m

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: June 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.4 km for 226 m

After 32.3 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.71 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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10.6 km

Sycamore Grove

Highlight • Forest

17.3 km

Viewpoint

19.8 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Nature Reserve

21.9 km

Beach

22.7 km

Moran Lake Beach

Highlight • Beach

Moran Lake is in the middle of Moran Lake Park which has a nice trail next to the lake and opens out onto Moran Lake Beach. The park has a …

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25.9 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

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31.0 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach features a mile of sandy shoreline for swimming and picnicking, situated near the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Adjacent Schwan Lake Park offers picturesque walking trails through oak …

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36.9 km

Duck Island Pond

Lake

43.8 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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44.3 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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50.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

15.2 km

6.95 km

4.28 km

1.77 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

15.3 km

10.8 km

10.2 km

5.84 km

5.13 km

3.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Seep Zone Nature Reserve loop from Empire Grade & Smith Grade

U-Con Trail

Sycamore Grove

Moran Lake Beach

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Twin Lakes State Beach

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Seep Zone Nature Reserve

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