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Pleasure Point

North Rodeo Gulch Road – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Capitola

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
Santa Cruz County
Pleasure Point

North Rodeo Gulch Road – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Capitola

Moderate

4.7

(7362)

15,680

riders

North Rodeo Gulch Road – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Capitola

02:51

58.2km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 53.3 km for 226 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

North Rodeo Gulch Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Very nice climb up a reasonably quiet road with some great views near the top.

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2

14.7 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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3

18.5 km

Granite Creek Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Granite Creek Road is a quiet local road between Scotts Valley and Soquel, with light traffic and a steady, manageable climb. The pavement is generally good, and it’s a practical …

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4

31.8 km

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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5

53.2 km

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Highlight • Structure

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park. This 24-acre park was founded in 1907 and offers old-fashioned carnival games and food booths.

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6

54.1 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy beach between the San Lorenzo river and the West Breakwater Jetty lighthouse

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7

55.4 km

Schwan Lake

Highlight • Lake

Schwan Lake is part of Twin Lakes State Park and was originally known as Schwan Lagoon when it connected to the ocean. Harbor construction restricted the flow of water from the ocean, transforming it into a freshwater lake.

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8

55.5 km

Twin Lakes State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach features a mile of sandy shoreline for swimming and picnicking, situated near the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Adjacent Schwan Lake Park offers picturesque walking trails through oak …

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58.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

24.1 km

1.61 km

1.32 km

343 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.4 km

3.47 km

351 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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