16.8 miles
Distance
1,557 ft
Climb
-1,560 ft
Descent
1,131 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
19 ft
Altitude min
28 ft
Altitude start
26 ft
Altitude end
-32.2%
Grade max
45.9%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Santa Cruz from Specialized

Detailed Description
Specialized Route is a 17 mile moderately popular easy route located near Santa Cruz California. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,557 ft with a max elevation of 1,131 ft then descends -1,560 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 3, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 58 min
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    19 ft
  • Altitude start
    28 ft
  • Altitude end
    26 ft
  • Climb
    1,557 ft
  • Descent
    -1,560 ft
  • Grade max
    -32.2%
  • Grade min
    45.9%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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