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1.0 mile
Distance
120 ft
Climb
00:08:31
Avg time
120 ft
Altitude change
90 ft
Altitude min
210 ft
Altitude max
90 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-0.2%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
5,200 ft
Distance climb
135 ft
Distance flat
00:08:31
Avg time
Arroyo Seco Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSanta Cruz
, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
Alternative way up to UCSC instead of Bay, through a ravine with lots of Eucalyptus. Small section at the lower end is mud with some steps and a bridge and recommended hike-a-bike. Rest is either paved or good condition dirt/gravel. Used a lot by walkers, especially with dogs.
Access Info
Enter next to the park (not through the park) in between the fence and the walls behind the houses at the lower end. At the upper end, runs next to University Terrace park on the west side.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
Much of trail is road width and hard/paved surface. Narrow trail and bridges at southern edge. Bridge has steps. Gate at top (width unknown).
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 6 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 150 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(36.961480, -122.052310)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arroyo Seco
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Where is Arroyo Seco located?
Arroyo Seco is located in Santa Cruz, California, United States. It is part of the Santa Cruz trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.96148, -122.05231.
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How hard is Arroyo Seco?
Arroyo Seco is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Arroyo Seco?
Arroyo Seco has 120 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 90 ft to 210 ft.
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Is Arroyo Seco a point to point trail?
Arroyo Seco is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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