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Four Mile Beach – Needle Rock loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

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United States

California

Santa Cruz County

Four Mile Beach – Needle Rock loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Hard

4.6

(8708)

17,179

runners

Four Mile Beach – Needle Rock loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

02:13

17.7km

250m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Wilder Ranch State Park

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2.71 km

Picnic bench and viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook is worth the short detour off the trail. It's a great place to stop and enjoy the views. This is a pretty popular spot so be prepared for a crowd.

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7.70 km

Viewpoint

10.3 km

Four Mile Beach ⛱️ Wilder Ranch

Highlight • Beach

Sandy protected, south-west facing cove at the north end of Monterey Bay in wilder Ranch State Park

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10.9 km

Four Mile Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful path on the cliff… paradise!

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13.4 km

Ohlone Bluff Trail 🌊 Wilder Ranch SP

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sweet hard-packed dirt trail meandering atop coastal cliffs with terrific beach and Pacific Ocean views. Some of the State Park land is still leased to farmers, so depending on the season there are Brussels sprouts, pumpkins and other produce available 🍈

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14.8 km

Strawberry Beach

Highlight • Beach

Strawberry Beach is just off the side of the Ohlone Bluff Trail and usually offers a lot of solitude. This is a great spot to take in the views of the ocean. Just be careful getting down to the edge of the water!

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15.5 km

Needle Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

This cool rock spire eroded out of the coastal bluffs by the Pacific Ocean waves is best visible along the Ohlone Bluffs Trail in Wilder Ranch State Park. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
The Marine Reserve is adjacent to the Park, essentially protecting the waters beyond the beach line.

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15.6 km

Needle Rock, Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Needle Rock lies within the Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve, a protected area that conserves and restore wildlife and habitats in the ocean. Nearby are also great surfing spots. So why don't you make a break and enjoy the fantastic view of the ocean, the rock and the surfers.

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