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4.3 miles
Distance
322 ft
Climb
-1,032 ft
Descent
00:27:13
Avg time
-711 ft
Altitude change
1,208 ft
Altitude min
2,240 ft
Altitude max
1,919 ft
Altitude start
1,207 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
4,974 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
791 ft
Distance flat
00:27:13
Avg time
Buzzard Lagoon Road Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSoquel Demonstration State Forest
Santa Cruz, California -
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 15 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerCAL FIRE
Buzzard Lagoon is best ridden on a cross / gravel bike, as it is "just a fire road", and it takes you out of (or into) the great single track riding available at the Soquel Demo Forest. BUT - on a cross bike it offers a really spectacular view of the Monterey Bay about halfway down and it's got little to no traffic. As a climb, it gets pretty steep in a couple places but it evens out for a bit in between all the steep stuff. A good gravel / cross loop is to start in down in Corralitos at the Sausage Market and make this a loop with Eureka Canyon Road. Its about an 18 mile loop.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 17 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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(37.066980, -121.834940)
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Nearby Trails
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Where is Buzzard Lagoon Road located?
Buzzard Lagoon Road is located in Soquel Demonstration State Forest, Santa Cruz, California, United States. It is part of the Soquel Demonstration State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.06698, -121.83494.
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What is the elevation gain for Buzzard Lagoon Road?
Buzzard Lagoon Road has 322 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,032 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,208 ft to 2,240 ft.
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Is Buzzard Lagoon Road a point to point trail?
Buzzard Lagoon Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Buzzard Lagoon Road?
Buzzard Lagoon Road is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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