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 4.4 (17)
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  3. …Bay Area
  4. …Santa Cruz
  5. Soquel Demonstration State Forest
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“A long and fun singletrack for the cross-country riders. ”

Johnny Yip
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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM
Singletrack

2,554' 779 m

High

1,822' 555 m

Low

61' 19 m

Up

794' 242 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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This is the least technical trail at Soquel and it allows you to access the more technical downhill rides in the area (Braille Trail, Corral Trail).

From the parking area, ride east on Highland Way and turn right on Buzzard Lagoon Road, then turn right again on Aptos Creek Road.

You can drop down on any trail to get back to Hihn's Mill Road, where you'll grind back up to the parking lot for another lap.

Contacts

Local Club: Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz

Jul 31, 2020: Recap: Old Growth Classic Fundraiser

Jul 17, 2020: Gazos Creek: A Historic Road in Need of Timely Care

Jul 14, 2020: Press Release: Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz Cancels Old Growth Classic 2020, Launches Fundraiser & Gravel-Oriented Giveaway to Support CA State Parks

Land Manager: Cal Fire - Demonstration State Forests

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  4.4 from 17 votes

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Ride on!
Jun 3, 2014 near Day Valley, CA
Sawpit Trail Guide
Jul 31, 2020 near Day Valley, CA
Top of Ridge Trail.
Jul 5, 2016 near Day Valley, CA
Top of Flow Trail
Jul 5, 2016 near Day Valley, CA
The ridge that hosts the Flow Trail.
Jul 15, 2018 near Day Valley, CA

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May 9, 2020
Sarah Milner
Sep 9, 2018
Ken Holt
Sep 2, 2018
Jt Swisegood
2.4mi
Apr 28, 2018
Coltonpalmer
Jan 21, 2018
Brian Paden
Great conditions
Jun 20, 2017
Joseph Hart
Fun trail, few technical spots but nothing crazy. Head up and eyes down trail. 2.4mi
Dec 20, 2016
Johnnie P.
Nice climb up Corral to hook up with Ridge then down Flow
Oct 20, 2015
Marcus Wirowek

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