Best Mountain Bike Trails in Santa Cruz, California

Year-round
Coastal redwood, chaparral
XC, enduro, DH, flow
All skill levels

Santa Cruz is a cornerstone of mountain bike culture. Demo Forest, Wilder Ranch, and the UC Santa Cruz trails offer everything from flow to gnarly tech. The redwood forests provide a magical riding environment, and the year-round mild climate keeps trails rideable.

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Click any trail for difficulty, distance, elevation, and ride time

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