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Wilder Beach – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

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California

Santa Cruz County

Wilder Beach – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

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Wilder Beach – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

00:28

3.84km

20m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. 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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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wilder Ranch State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.06 km

Wilder Beach

Highlight • Beach

Protected as a natural preserve, the wide sandy beach is undeveloped and wild.

Tip by

1.16 km

Wide and wild beach preserve closed to the public. Park info at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549
Good gravel and dirt trails lead out to and along the cliffs. Several coves to the west are open to public access, the most popular being Four Mile beach at the west end of the park. Look for the sea lions down on the beach.

Tip by

1.45 km

View of Sea Caves at Old Cove Landing

Highlight • Cave

The Old Cove Landing Trail is littered with views, and this spot is one worth noting. There is a cool view of some sea caves below the trail, beaten by waves and accompanied by sandy beaches.

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3.31 km

Railroad gravel road and Old Cove Landing Trail

Highlight • Trail

An alternative to the busy Hwy 1 is to stay along the abandoned railway line. It is fairly decent smooth at the beginning, but then gets a bit courser gravel further west. But if it should get too rough there are several short bailout connections back to the highway.

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3.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

421 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

240 m

181 m

Elevation

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Friday 28 August

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Wilder Beach – Wilder Beach Natural Preserve loop from Wilder Dairy Cultural Preserve

Wilder Beach

Wilder Beach Natural Preserve

View of Sea Caves at Old Cove Landing

Railroad gravel road and Old Cove Landing Trail

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