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Cathedral Redwoods – UCSC Graffiti Tanks loop from Glenwood Open Space Preserve

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Cathedral Redwoods – UCSC Graffiti Tanks loop from Glenwood Open Space Preserve

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Cathedral Redwoods – UCSC Graffiti Tanks loop from Glenwood Open Space Preserve

03:45

41.0km

890m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.9 km for 110 m

After 20.3 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.6 km

Cathedral Redwoods

Highlight • Forest

Also known as "fairy rings", Cathedral trees are found in a circle where they sprouted from the roots of their parent tree. Over time the Redwoods grow to incredible heights which invokes a sense of another type of Cathedral.

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16.3 km

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perched along a scenic ridge in Santa Cruz, the Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench makes for the ideal pitstop to appreciate panoramic views while conquering the challenging singletrack on this popular …

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16.8 km

Seep Zone Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

This area is a steep, gullied region containing numerous springs and seeps (areas where water oozes slowly out of the ground). A diverse range of wildlife, including bobcats, cows, eagles, and squirrels, can be found here.

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19.6 km

UCSC Graffiti Tanks

Highlight • Structure

you can't miss the tanks while cycling in Wilder and the USC trails ... but the fairies regularly redecorate them when no-one's looking so it's worth stopping by from time to time to see the latest incarnation

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21.0 km

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

Highlight • Structure

Discovering artwork displayed on these water tanks along the trail is a unique and delightful experience. The water tanks are continually repainted, so you can always look forward to a pleasant surprise in the form of new artwork.

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22.8 km

U-Con Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail winds through lush vegetation, offering plenty of shade. It can be narrow in parts and features some rocky sections, which make for an interesting hike. Since the trail is shared with mountain bikers, it's essential to stay alert.

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31.3 km

Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

Experience the charm of Mill Pond on a unique mountain biking adventure. Nestled beside train tracks, this small, horseshoe-shaped haven offers an intimate ride. Pedal through the picturesque landscape, enjoying the quaint surroundings and the rhythmic cadence of passing trains.

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33.2 km

Bear Mountain

Highlight • Summit

In the 1800s, steam locomotives were used to transport giant redwood logs out of the mountains. Along the trail, you can still see remnants of this historical activity, as well …

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41.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

13.8 km

3.67 km

2.90 km

564 m

277 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

13.4 km

8.35 km

3.78 km

596 m

272 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Cathedral Redwoods – UCSC Graffiti Tanks loop from Glenwood Open Space Preserve

Cathedral Redwoods

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Seep Zone Nature Reserve

UCSC Graffiti Tanks

University of California, Santa Cruz Water Tanks

U-Con Trail

Mill Pond

Bear Mountain

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