Old Santa Cruz Highway – Capitola Village loop from Mount Hermon

Old Santa Cruz Highway – Capitola Village loop from Mount Hermon

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Old Santa Cruz Highway – Capitola Village loop from Mount Hermon

05:29

104km

1,720m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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827 m

Felton Covered Bridge County Park

Highlight • Bridge

The Felton Covered Bridge claims to be the tallest covered bridge in the US. It crosses the San Lorenzo River in Felton. Built in 1892, the bridge employs a Brown …

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24.2 km

Old Santa Cruz Highway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Amazing descent. Just the right incline do go fast without breaking. Bring lights, it’s dark among the trees, though there are few cars.

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41.2 km

Top of Eureka Canyon

Highlight • Summit

This is the top of a 6 mile climb, Eureka Canyon road! Bumpy pavement and beautiful views.

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41.2 km

Eureka Canyon

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Eureka Canyon Road is a ride you must have experienced at least once if you are in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area. Starting from Corralitos, you start climbing this small road …

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55.5 km

Drinking fountain and covered picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

A welcome place to stop and refill water bottles in Corralitos, with a well-maintained drinking fountain. There is also a nice covered picnic area to stop and eat.

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73.3 km

Capitola Village

Highlight • Settlement

Capitola Village is a quaint town in Santa Cruz County. The downtown area offers 90 shops, restaurants, and lodging right on the beach. It's also the oldest beach resort on the West Coast.

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83.2 km

Great overview of the Monterey Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

87.7 km

Branciforte Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Branciforte Drive is a beautiful and mellow road to ride. The climbs are gentle compared to other roads in the area.

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104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.1 km

19.5 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.5 km

18.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 22 October

17°C

12°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 8, 2023,North Rodeo Gulch Road - Eureka Canyon

This time, Komoot redirected me to North Rodeo Gulch Road on my way to Soquel. It added a few miles to my route, but it was really worth it. Beautiful scenery and quiet mountain road