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Santa Cruz Riverwalk – Santa Cruz Riverwalk loop from Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz Riverwalk – Santa Cruz Riverwalk loop from Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Riverwalk – Santa Cruz Riverwalk loop from Santa Cruz

00:37

6.03km

10m

Running

Moderate run. 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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.61 km

Santa Cruz Riverwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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2

4.21 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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3

4.56 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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B

6.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.44 km

282 m

182 m

126 m

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