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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Seep Zone Nature Reserve loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Seep Zone Nature Reserve loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Seep Zone Nature Reserve loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

01:36

20.3km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.5 km for 76 m

After 19.0 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.91 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Paved bike trails on both banks of the river connected by a pedestrian/bike bridge at the level of this serene duck pond. An experimental homeless tent camp is on a large well managed lawn.

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5.04 km

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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9.05 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 mountain biking trail network. Take a breather at the bench to soak in vistas of the bay before the trail splits.

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9.53 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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12.6 km

Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve

Nature Reserve

19.0 km

Dutra Overlook Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great overlook at the south end of Santa Cruz beach overlooking the waterfront and the municipal pier. A trail and sidewalk continues parallel to West Cliff Drive to the south west.

Tip by

20.0 km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

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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20.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

6.11 km

1.63 km

984 m

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.30 km

5.28 km

3.92 km

1.25 km

1.10 km

482 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 26 August

29°C

14°C

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Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench – Seep Zone Nature Reserve loop from Beach Station (Santa Cruz)

Duck Pond

Sycamore Grove

U-Con Trail

Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench

Seep Zone Nature Reserve

Dutra Overlook Park

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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