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Granite Creek Road – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

Granite Creek Road – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

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Granite Creek Road – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

02:48

53.7km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.7 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.15 km

Mountain Charlie Rd

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a really nice small road out of the beaten path that goes all the way from Glenwood Drive (Scotts Valley) to Old Santa Cruz Highway. The pavement is …

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18.3 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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22.4 km

Isbel Grove

Highlight • Forest

Isbel Grove is a forest beside Branciforte Dog Park in Delaveaga Park with wonderful views.

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23.8 km

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

Highlight • Historical Site

This memorial commemorates the former Villa de Branciforte, established in the late 18th century. This place never prospered and was eventually annexed into the city of Santa Cruz in the …

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25.3 km

Ocean View Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Shaded lawns, restrooms, drinking water

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26.0 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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26.7 km

There are 18 beach volleyball courts on the main beach in Santa Cruz. They are first come, first served, but also available for rent. These courts are frequented by both amateur and professional players.

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28.2 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight • Trail

The Santa Cruz Riverwalk runs along the San Lorenzo River levee from the Highway 1 Bridge to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to downtown Santa Cruz.

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28.6 km

Duck Island Pond

Lake

53.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.5 km

12.7 km

1.31 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

4.53 km

294 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 2 September

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Granite Creek Road – Santa Cruz Boardwalk loop from Santa Cruz Mountains

Mountain Charlie Rd

Granite Creek Road

Isbel Grove

Villa de Branciforte Historical Landmark

Ocean View Park

Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Beach Volleyball Courts

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

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