Explore the natural beauty of this Californian gem
Enjoy an exhilarating ride in California
Join an organised, excellent tour with like-minded new mates

Santa Cruz Singletrack

Duration
4 days
From
$2,221 USD

Nicknamed “Surf City”, Santa Cruz’s identity ranges from a college town, distinctive for its thriving counterculture, to big Redwood-groves, omnipresent greenbelts, and barking sea lions. This trip leans towards organic farms, the flourishing artisanal beer and wine scene, as well as long stretches of free-spirited, primo singletrack. Wilder Ranch State Park, a 700-acre coast-hugging preserve, boasts beautiful trails amongst Brussels sprout fields and towering Redwoods. Respectfully built around a 19th-century dairy ranch, Gothic Revival farmhouses and a Victorian residence, Wilder Ranch is as much about cultural moorings as it is easy-on-the-eyes pastoral.

  • Category
    Mountain Biking
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Coastal
  • Distance
    77.7 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    19.3 miles
Best Price Guarantee
No booking or payment fees
Book Nowfrom $2,221 USD
Loading tour details...

Quick Stats

  • Duration
    4 days
  • Main Destination
    United States
  • Distance
    77.7 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    19.3 miles
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Coastal

Itinerary Details

  1. Day 1Wilder Ranch State Park

    After picking up at the San Jose Airport at approximately 10am, you will drive 45 minutes to Santa Cruz California to Wilder Ranch State Park located on the beach of historic Santa Cruz California!

    Your ride begins with a beautiful climb through the countryside of Wilder Ranch up Wilder Ridge and Eucalyptus Loop then down Baldwin and Enchanted Trail. The ride finishes along the beach cliffs back onto smooth scenic Wilder Ranch. You will then shuttle approximately 25 minutes to Watsonville for the night.

    • 18 miles
    • 1,240.2 ft
      1,240.2 ft
    • Comfort Inn, Watsonville
    • Lunch and Dinner
  2. Day 2Fort Ord State Park

    You will head to the home of the world-famous Sea Otter Classic Mountain Bike race...Fort Ord State Park. The ride today covers the entire length of the Park on 45km (28mi) of beautiful singletrack. Fort Ord State Park is wide open at some points, allowing you to see the winding trails for miles.

    An abundance of different types of terrain allows you to experience gravel, dirt and at times sand. You’ll be twisting and turning with some fun yet fierce downhill portions and a few steep uphill climbs. You will then shuttle back to Watsonville, approximately a 25 minute drive.

    • 16.2 miles
    • 2,949.5 ft
      2,949.5 ft
    • Comfort Inn, Watsonville
    • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  3. Day 3Soquel Demonstration State Forest

    Today you'll head 762m (2,500ft) above Santa Cruz to Soquel Demonstration State Forest Mountain Bike Park. Your ride will be a long day in the saddle as you ride the trails made specifically for mountain biking. Trails include the Ridge Trail, Braille Trail, and Sawpit Trail.

    After riding (and climbing) these trails, you will descend on the historic Soquel Road 15 miles downhill back to Santa Cruz.

    • 23.6 miles
    • 2,805.1 ft
      2,805.1 ft
    • Comfort Inn, Watsonville
    • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  4. Day 4Wilder Ranch or/and El Corte Madera State Park

    Your final day of riding will be either another fun ride in Wilder Ranch State Park on Zane Gray Cutoff Trail or you will head 1 hour north and ride El Corte Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. This trail is fantastic as it winds through giant Redwood Forests. The ride is mostly singletrack with a lot of climbing but well worth the views!

    • 19.9 miles
    • 1,952.1 ft
      1,952.1 ft
    • Breakfast and Lunch