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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Natural Bridges State Beach

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Natural Bridges State Beach

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4.9

(1938)

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Natural Bridges State Beach

01:07

18.2km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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Wilder Ranch State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.06 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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4.81 km

Wilder Ranch State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Wilder Ranch State Park was formerly a dairy ranch with restored ranch buildings that now serve as a museum. It also offers an extensive trail network for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

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5.35 km

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great paved dedicated bike trail several yards away from busy Highway 1, from Santa Cruz to Wilder Ranch State Park.

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7.85 km

Natural Bridges State Beach Trail, Creek, Butterfly Preserve

Highlight • Trail

Northern entrance to the coastal park from Delaware Ave. The trailhead is pedestrian and biker only, The former road goes straight to the beach, while smaller trails turn east into …

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8.73 km

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overview 20 minutes parking from the entrance of Tassajara

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8.78 km

Natural Bridges State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Superb Natural Bridge Beach, known for its natural arches made of fine clay or mud rock, carved out by time, water and winds.

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11.2 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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11.9 km

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

Highlight • Monument

Life's short - ride !

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

1.89 km

1.09 km

635 m

364 m

346 m

159 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

2.36 km

736 m

322 m

Elevation

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Thursday 23 July

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Natural Bridges State Beach – West Cliff Cycleway loop from Natural Bridges State Beach

Railroad gravel road and Old Cove Landing Trail

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Ranch Bike Path

Natural Bridges State Beach Trail, Creek, Butterfly Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach viewpoint

Natural Bridges State Beach

West Cliff Cycleway

Memorials to deceased surfers overlooking Steamer Lane

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