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Santa Cruz Coastal Loop

Cycling Route

Details
112.26 mi
9,205 ft
Ask anyone from the Peninsula or South Bay and they’ll tell you there is no shortage of epic climbing opportunities in the expansive green mountains that line the coast. This loop includes some favorite local climbs, including Old La Honda, Haskins, Gazos Creek, and Mountain Charlie. Head west along the coast, south along Highway 1 to Santa Cruz, and then north again through the mountains. This is a big day in the saddle so make sure you’re prepared before heading out on this heroic ride. Luckily, this loop has a number of good places to stop for an espresso or bite to eat along the way. A quick stop at Swanton Berry Farm is highly recommended. Here cyclists are given a discount on fresh picked strawberries. With incredible climbs and alluring views, this loop is a classic that cannot be passed up.
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Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Hwy 9 - Quito to Saratoga2.27 mi118 ft0.2%
HWY9 - Saratoga Bump - Austin to Fruitvale0.73 mi118 ft2.9%
Highway 9 to Redwood Gulch3.78 mi1,027 ft5.0%
Hwy 9 Climb - Saratoga to Pierce Rd1.28 mi223 ft3.2%
Hwy 9 Climb - Bridge to Redwood Gulch2.26 mi745 ft6.2%
Hwy9 Interval1.35 mi466 ft6.5%
Redwood Gulch Descent1.18 mi-646 ft-10.3%
Northern Steven's Canyon TT (short version)2.96 mi-141 ft-0.8%
Sprint from Steven's Canyon - Montebello to McClellan1.73 mi-138 ft-1.4%
Stevens Canyon Sprint from past parking lot to top of hill0.82 mi-85 ft-1.8%
Riverside Dr to Andrews Ave Sprint0.14 mi-39 ft-5.1%
Foothill Stevens Creek to Homestead1.07 mi-115 ft-2.0%
Merc's CL65AMG VS. 500 Watts 1.04 mi-118 ft-2.2%
Foothill - Homestead to Fremont1.34 mi-36 ft-0.3%
Foothill- Bicycle Outfitters to Main2.29 mi-43 ft-0.2%
Autobahn pulls 7.57 mi-131 ft-0.2%
MVP Uphill Sprints0.29 mi16 ft1.1%
IPF MVP Pinewood Sprints0.14 mi3 ft0.3%
Foothill: San Antonio - Arastradero1.80 mi-95 ft-1.0%
Foothill - Arastradero to Hillview0.61 mi16 ft0.1%
Junipero Serra (NW): Page Mill ⇢ Sand Hill2.53 mi-95 ft-0.1%
Page Mill to East Campus bumps1.38 mi52 ft0.1%
Junipero Stanford to Campus North0.89 mi-46 ft-0.1%
Lagunita Sprint0.33 mi7 ft0.1%
Sand Hill (W): Alpine & Santa Cruz → 2801.67 mi180 ft1.6%
PV: Sand Hill to Whiskey2.89 mi269 ft1.0%
Sand Hill (SW): 280 → Whiskey Hill1.36 mi138 ft0.1%
Sand Hill 280 to top at horse park0.49 mi95 ft3.7%
Sand Hill West -- Horse Park Descent0.54 mi-102 ft-3.5%
Sand Hill - Manzanita to peak0.19 mi79 ft7.8%
Sand Hill Stinger0.38 mi102 ft4.9%
Old La Honda - Mile 10.99 mi371 ft7.0%
Old La Honda - LowKey3.06 mi1,250 ft7.7%
Old La Honda - Mile 20.99 mi397 ft7.5%
Old La Honda - Mile 30.99 mi390 ft7.4%
Upenough to Mailboxes0.81 mi318 ft7.4%
WOLH Descent2.46 mi-584 ft-4.5%
Down 84 -- WOLH to La Honda Store3.24 mi-686 ft-4.0%
Pescadero Cr rd (from Alpine rd)1.59 mi574 ft6.8%
gazos creek to Santa Cruz 22.69 mi230 ft0.1%
Bonny Doon road to Santa Cruz5.43 mi75 ft0.1%
Coast Rd Bump0.73 mi72 ft1.6%
Santa Cruz city limit sprint from rideshare sign0.17 mi43 ft3.8%
Granite Creek2.78 mi564 ft3.8%
Granite Creek Climb 10.47 mi197 ft7.8%
Granite Creek top climb0.81 mi282 ft6.5%
Lower Glenwood0.46 mi144 ft5.8%
Mt Charlie Climb4.02 mi1,083 ft5.1%
Old Santa Cruz Descent2.54 mi-594 ft-4.4%
LG Creek trail - Dam to Main St1.44 mi-174 ft-2.3%