Top 10 Safest Routes in Santa Cruz
1
West Cliff Drive Path
3 miles
Iconic coastal path along the cliffs with lighthouse and ocean views. Santa Cruz's signature ride.
2
Monterey Bay Rail Trail
5 miles
Expanding coastal trail on former rail corridor. Flat with ocean views.
3
Wilder Ranch Trails
8 miles
Coastal bluff and canyon trails through state park. Mountain biking with ocean views.
4
Highway 9 to Boulder Creek
15 miles
Classic Santa Cruz mountain climb through redwood forest.
5
UCSC Campus Loop
5 miles
Ride through the redwood-forested UC Santa Cruz campus. Hilly with forest views.
6
San Lorenzo River Path
3 miles
Downtown river trail connecting the beach to suburbs.
7
East Cliff Path
2 miles
East side coastal path past surf breaks and beaches.
8
Soquel Drive Bikeway
4 miles
East-west corridor through Soquel and Live Oak.
9
Pogonip Trails
4 miles
Forest trails through open space near downtown. Mountain biking.
10
Nisene Marks State Park
10 miles
Mountain bike trails through forested canyons south of the city.
Santa Cruz Cycling Infrastructure
60+ Miles of Bikeways
The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (rail trail) is expanding along the coast. Santa Cruz has added protected lanes and the city's compact size makes cycling practical. Mountain access for climbing.
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