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SaveThe park has 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. Several restored buildings once belonging to the Wilder family are preserved. The park has tours and living history demonstrations to help visitors explore the history of early ranchers and farmers along the Central Coast.
This is the goto place when you first come to explore the trails of Santa Cruz county. It offers some nice redwood forested single track and gorgeous ocean views of Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
This is the goto place when you first come to explore the trails of Santa Cruz county. It offers some nice redwood forested single track and gorgeous ocean views of Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
source: Wilder Ranch State Park
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: State Park
Land Manager: California State Parks
google parking directions Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
45 trails
- E-Bike
27 trails
- Horse
41 trails
- Hike
45 trails
- Trail Running
45 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 3, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 34
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 46
- Trails E-Bike
- 27
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 41
- Trails Hike
- 45
- Trails Trail Running
- 45
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,728 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,107 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,132 ft
- Reports
- 1,697
- Photos
- 353
- Ridden Counter
- 66,286
Popular Wilder Ranch Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 4,390 ft • 6 ft • 3,598 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 3,163 •
New Singletrack Reroute of Trail - built by MBOSC and State Parks and opened in May 2019. Trail climbs at a gentle grade up the sides of the old marine terrace. This is a busy two-way trail with lots of hikers and equestrians. Take 'er...
• 90 ★ 4.1 • 5,052 ft • 176 ft • 2,990 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 272 ft • 2,427 •
Ride Clockwise for a fun, root strewn descent (drop in on the southern end, closer to the coast) Plenty of opportunities to boost over roots, but you can roll them too. Watch for the drop-off/switchback. Climb out was rerouted in 2016...
• 75 ★ 3.7 • 4,393 ft • 107 ft • 2,353 •
Fun single track through redwood trees. There are a couple of breakaway bridge crossings and the approaches and climbs out of the creeks are the most technically challenging on this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 2,612 ft • 22 ft • 2,111 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 38 ft • 1,518 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.7 • 4,688 ft • 34 ft • 1,399 •
This trail includes technical rocky terrain! Great fun!
Wilder Ranch Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.9 • 10 miles • 1,234 ft • 8 •
Update loop with new Englseman trail (thanks MBoSC!)
★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 1,943 ft • 12 •
This loop incorporates the best of . The only thing to note is the is ridden clockwise NOT...
11 miles • 1,399 ft • 6 • Loop •
A Wilder Classic with a bit of redwood and excellent ocean views. The more technical descent of can be...
11 miles • 1,299 ft • 5 •
An 11 mile loop for a good ride.
★ 3.5 • 14 miles • 1,861 ft • 18 •
With the Cowboy Loop at the south end and the at the north end interconnected with other fun trails, this...
Photos of Wilder Ranch Mountain Bike
Videos of Wilder Ranch Mountain Bike
trail: Rodrigo
0:12 |
7 |
Feb 2, 2026
trail: Old Cabin
0:18 |
214 |
May 29, 2019
trail: Ohlone Bluff Trail
0:25 |
319 |
May 29, 2019
trail: Wilder Ranch
9:13 |
264 |
Jan 26, 2014
trail: Wilder Ranch
0:48 |
61 |
Dec 1, 2013
trail: Wilder Ranch
5:57 |
261 |
Dec 9, 2012
trail: Wilder Ranch
2:31 |
215 |
Jul 7, 2012
trail: Enchanted Loop
14:25 |
175 |
Aug 5, 2025 , Santa Cruz
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 Bike Path | Jun 3, 2026 @ 12:12pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 3, 2026 | Unknown | scottchapin SCMTS Reporter | ||
| Cowboy Loop Trail | May 7, 2026 @ 5:42pm (America/Los_Angeles) May 7, 2026 | Unknown | matibenzoni SCMTS Staff | ||
| Eagle Cutoff | May 1, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Los_Angeles) May 1, 2026 | Unknown | matibenzoni SCMTS Staff | ||
| Baldwin Loop | May 1, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Los_Angeles) May 1, 2026 | Variable | matibenzoni SCMTS Staff | ||
| Rodrigo | Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:53am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 3, 2026 | Ideal | Jonsanders SCMTS Sage | ||
| Old Cabin | Apr 3, 2026 @ 6:52am (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 3, 2026 | Ideal | Jonsanders SCMTS Sage | ||
| Enchanted Loop | Mar 17, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 17, 2026 | Dry | matibenzoni SCMTS Staff | ||
| Wilder Ridge Loop | Mar 7, 2026 @ 1:29pm (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 7, 2026 | Variable | wmichul | ||
| Zane Gray Cutoff | Mar 7, 2026 @ 10:38am (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 7, 2026 | Wet | wmichul | ||
| Twin Oaks | Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 5, 2026 | Dry | RocklinDave |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jonaslea | wishlist | route | activity #97215288 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 4:12pm 2 days |
| lKox | wishlist | trail | activity #97162989 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 10:15pm 3 days |
| 5B4oU | wishlist | route | activity #97024045 and 1 more | Jun 14, 2026 @ 10:46pm Jun 14, 2026 |
| ashleybuckle | wishlist | route | activity #96908343 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 12:55pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| Stomper777 | wishlist | route | activity #96895264 and 1 more | Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:44am Jun 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Cowboy Loop has been completely brushed back... | May 14, 2026 @ 4:34pm May 14, 2026 | ||
| report | Awesome! | May 4, 2026 @ 12:01pm May 4, 2026 | ||
| report | The entire lower portion of West Baldwin and... | May 2, 2026 @ 4:38pm May 2, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks Rick! SCMTS cleared this yesterday! | Mar 25, 2026 @ 2:48pm Mar 25, 2026 | ||
| report | This tree was removed about a month ago. | Mar 14, 2026 @ 5:01pm Mar 14, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCSC | 2 | 13 | 2.3 km | ||
| Pogonip Open Space | 1 | 2 | 2.8 km | ||
| Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 km | |
| Bear Mountain | 4 km | ||||
| DeLaveaga Park | 2 | 4 | 5 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Park Pumptrack | skill park | Santa Cruz |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 45 | 41 miles | 5,728 ft | 21 miles | 1,106 ft | #269 | #96 | 303 | 1,696 | 8 | 35,840 | |
| E-Bike | 27 | 23 miles | 4,675 ft | 15 miles | 1,083 ft | #905 | #642 | 31 | 1,534 | 3 | 5,125 | |
| Gravel Bike | 1 | #339 | #161 | 11 | 57 | |||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | #339 | #161 | 13 | ||||||||
| Horse | 41 | 38 miles | 5,512 ft | 20 miles | 1,106 ft | #736 | #385 | 536 | 9 | |||
| Hike | 45 | 41 miles | 5,728 ft | 21 miles | 1,106 ft | #1,888 | #794 | 53 | 1,688 | 1 | 871 | |
| Trail Running | 45 | 41 miles | 5,728 ft | 21 miles | 1,106 ft | #3,220 | #858 | 1,688 | 940 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Wilder Ranch
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Wilder Ranch?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Wilder Ranch are:
- Enchanted Loop (4.3/5)
- West Engelsman Reroute (new) (4.2/5)
- Twin Oaks (4.1/5)
- Enchanted Loop Cutoff (4.1/5)
- Old Cabin (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Wilder Ranch?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Wilder Ranch are:
- July (300 activities)
- October (221 activities)
- August (212 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Wilder Ranch?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Wilder Ranch. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Wilder Ranch?
The longest trail in Wilder Ranch is Ohlone Bluff Trail at 4.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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