{"id":11475,"date":"2020-04-07T06:43:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T13:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/?page_id=11475"},"modified":"2025-09-16T08:33:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:33:38","slug":"hike-bike-ride","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/visit\/hike-bike-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Hike, Bike &#038; Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1>Hike, Bike and Ride the Santa Cruz Mountains<\/h1>\r\n<h3>Explore Redwood Forests, Rolling Grasslands, and Rocky Ridgelines<\/h3>\r\n<p>Crisscrossing the Santa Cruz mountains are miles of trails offering opportunities for hikers, bikers and horseback riders to experience the coast redwoods up close in some of the best Bay Area parks. Many of these trails were created thanks to Sempervirens Fund supporters, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/visit\/skyline-to-the-sea-trail\/\">Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail<\/a>, to help you explore deeper into the redwood forests and diverse terrain of the Santa Cruz mountains. You can travel through serene woods, across picturesque grasslands and along rocky ridgelines connecting public parks and other <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/protect\/redwood-forests\/\">protected lands<\/a> in the region.<\/p>\r\n<p>Whether you enjoy leisurely strolls through the forest, riding down steep hillsides or backpacking through remote areas, come explore the Santa Cruz mountains for some of the best Bay Area trails!<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/support\/\" target=\"_self\"> Preserve More Land for Parks <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>NOTE: Due to winter storms and the recovery efforts from the 2020 wildfires, many parks may be closed or access may be limited. Whenever possible, consider how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreateresponsibly.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recreate responsibly<\/a> and always check park websites for the latest information on available amenities, access, or closures.<\/p>\r\n<p>Most of Big Basin and Butano State Parks and Skyline-to-Sea Trail are closed. You can donate to <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/funds-for-big-basin-and-santa-cruz-redwood-forests\/\">Big Basin&#8217;s Future Fund<\/a> and help California State Parks with <a href=\"https:\/\/reimaginingbigbasin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reimagining Big Basin<\/a> and keep connected with progress to re-open these parks and trails.<\/p>\r\n<h1>Plan Your Activity<\/h1>\r\n<p><a href=\"#hike\">Hike \u00bb\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#bike\">Bike \u00bb\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#ride\">Ride \u00bb\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#climb\">Climb \u00bb\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"#camp-backpack\">Camp &amp; Backpack \u00bb\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Hike<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Trailsrxheader\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/trailsrxheader.png\" alt=\"A hiker looks out over the Santa Cruz mountains.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1448\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4><a title=\"Trail Prescriptions\" href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/trails-rx\/\" target=\"_self\"> Trail Prescriptions <\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>Find the right trail to boost your health and wellness in the Santa Cruz mountains with our Trails Rx program. With Dr. Hackenmiller&#8217;s tailored suggestions for each trail, you can get the most health benefits and connection to nature from your time outdoors.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/trails-rx\/\" target=\"_self\"> Explore Trails Rx <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/top-10-redwood-trails-2022\/\" target=\"_self\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Top 10 Redwood Hikes\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Redwood-Hikes.jpg\" alt=\"A group of hikers looks up to an unseen redwood canopy in awe\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/top-10-redwood-trails-2022\/\" target=\"_self\">Top 10 Redwood Trails<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>The best places to see redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/top-10-redwood-trails-2022\/\" target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/wildflowers-after-wildfire\/\" target=\"_self\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Santa Cruz Wallflower By James Maughn\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Hero-Santa-Cruz-Wallflower-by-James-Maughn.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Cruz Wallflower By James Maughn\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/wildflowers-after-wildfire\/\" target=\"_self\">Wildflowers After Wildfire<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>A guide to rare and special plants in the Santa Cruz mountains<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/wildflowers-after-wildfire\/\" target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/accessibility-in-the-santa-cruz-mountains\/#trails\" target=\"_self\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Accessibility Guide Bob Coomber 4 Wheel Bob By Ian Bornarth 7923hero\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Accessibility-Guide-Bob-Coomber-4-Wheel-Bob-by-Ian-Bornarth-7923hero.jpg\" alt=\"Accessibility Guide Bob Coomber 4 Wheel Bob By Ian Bornarth\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/accessibility-in-the-santa-cruz-mountains\/#trails\" target=\"_self\">Accessible Trails<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>27 accessible trails in the Santa Cruz mountains.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/accessibility-in-the-santa-cruz-mountains\/#trails\" target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/birds-and-birding\/\" target=\"_self\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Birds And Birding Santa Cruz Mountains Coast Dairies By MKahn\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Birds-and-Birding-Santa-Cruz-Mountains-Coast-Dairies-by-MKahn.jpg\" alt=\"Birds and birding Santa Cruz mountains Coast Dairies by M. Kahn\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/birds-and-birding\/\" target=\"_self\">Birds and Birding<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>An introductory guide for the Santa Cruz mountains.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/birds-and-birding\/\" target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/list\/sempervirens-wildflowers-after-wildfire-guide--2?f%5B%5D=views\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"People Sempervirens Point Castle Rock\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/People-Sempervirens-Point-Castle-Rock.jpg\" alt=\"People Sempervirens Point Castle Rock\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/list\/sempervirens-wildflowers-after-wildfire-guide--2?f%5B%5D=views\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everlasting Vistas<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>For great views check out our curated AllTrails list.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/list\/sempervirens-wildflowers-after-wildfire-guide--2?f%5B%5D=views\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/fall-and-winter-hikes-2021\/\" target=\"_self\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Fall Winter Hikes Santa Cruz Mountains\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fall-Winter-Hikes-Santa-Cruz-Mountains.jpg\" alt=\"A branch of oak leaves changing from greenish-yellow to rusty orange hangs above a view a green canyon to the forested slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains beyond from Castle Rock State Park\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/fall-and-winter-hikes-2021\/\" target=\"_self\">Fall and Winter Hikes<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>Trails to enjoy the changing seasons.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/fall-and-winter-hikes-2021\/\" target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ridgetrail.org\/trail-maps\/sf-peninsula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Hike Bike Ride Bay Area Ridge Trail SF Bay To Peninsula\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hike-Bike-Ride-Bay-Area-Ridge-Trail-SF-Bay-to-Peninsula.jpg\" alt=\"Hike Bike Ride Bay Area Ridge Trail SF Bay To Peninsula\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgetrail.org\/trail-maps\/sf-peninsula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bay Area Ridge Trail<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>Trek the San Francisco Bay to Peninsula section.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgetrail.org\/trail-maps\/sf-peninsula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/El_Corte_de_Madera_Creek_Open_Space_Preserve.jpg\" alt=\"El Corte De Madera Creek Open Space Preserve\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4><a target=\"_self\">Tafoni Trail<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>Rare sandstone formations and redwoods at El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve.<\/p>\r\n<p><a target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Climate Change Guide Big Basin Trail\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/Climate-Change-Guide-Big-Basin-Trail-landscape-b22aa3b0d8a6cff1514146e5df117bd4-.jpg\" alt=\"explore nature and leave it be\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4><a target=\"_self\">Exploring Nature and Leaving It Be<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>Tips for protecting and enjoying nature, and helping slow climate change.<\/p>\r\n<p><a target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Bike<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hilltromper.com\/article\/top-5-scenic-mtn-bike-rides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mounatin Biking Santa Cruz Mountains by Richard Masoner\/Cyclelicious\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mounatin-Biking-Santa-Cruz-Mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Mounatin Biking Santa Cruz Mountains by Richard Masoner\/Cyclelicious\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a title=\"Top 5 Bike Trails\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"> Top 5 Bike Trails <\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>The most scenic mountain biking trails in the Santa Cruz mountains from Hilltromper.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hilltromper.com\/article\/top-5-scenic-mtn-bike-rides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Ride<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/visit\/san-vicente-redwoods\/\" target=\"_self\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Hike Bike Ride Horseback Riding By MKahn\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hike-Bike-Ride-Horseback-Riding-by-MKahn.jpg\" alt=\"Hike Bike Ride Horseback Riding By MKahn\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a title=\"San Vicente Redwoods\" href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/visit\/san-vicente-redwoods\/\" target=\"_self\"> San Vicente Redwoods <\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>Check out the Santa Cruz mountains&#8217; newest trails open to horses: hu\u2032-m\u012ds, m\u00e2-r\u016ds, and yu&#8217;-k\u012ds.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/visit\/san-vicente-redwoods\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Climb<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hilltromper.com\/article\/castle-rock-sp-climbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Climbing Castle Rock by Shelley Ratay\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Climbing-Castle-Rock-Shelley-Ratay.jpg\" alt=\"Climbing Castle Rock by Shelley Ratay\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a title=\"Castle Rock State Park\" href=\"https:\/\/hilltromper.com\/article\/castle-rock-sp-climbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Castle Rock State Park <\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>Check out the &#8220;grippy&#8221; Vaqueros sandstone that climbers all around the San Francisco Bay love with this guide from Hilltromper.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hilltromper.com\/article\/castle-rock-sp-climbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Camp and Backpack<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/redwood-camping-and-backpacking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Visit Camping And Backpacking Skyline To The Sea\" src=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Visit-Camping-and-Backpacking-Skyline-to-the-Sea.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Camping And Backpacking Skyline To The Sea\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><a title=\"Redwood Camping and Backpacking\" href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/redwood-camping-and-backpacking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Redwood Camping and Backpacking <\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>Check out our resources to help you plan your trip and discover new favorite places in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz mountains.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/news\/redwood-camping-and-backpacking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Maps<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeomaps.com\/ti-816-big-basin-santa-cruz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National Geographic&#8217;s map of the Santa Cruz Mountains<\/strong><\/a> has trails, campgrounds, detailed topography, park access points, roads, hundreds of points of interest and much more. To survive years of adventuring, it&#8217;s waterproof, tear-proof and useful.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Sempervirens Fund trail Map 1<\/strong> includes the entire network of trails connecting Castle Rock, Big Basin Redwoods, and Portola Redwoods State Parks.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Sempervirens Fund trail Map 2<\/strong> includes Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Butano Redwoods State Park, A\u00f1o Nuevo State Reserve, and all internal and connecting trails.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Call us at (650)\u202f949-1453 to order a map today!<\/p>\r\n<h2>Guidebooks<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Best Short Hikes in Redwood National and State Parks<\/strong> including Humboldt State Park by Jerry and Gisela Rohde. Mountaineers Books, 2004. Hikes throughout northern California are detailed in this guide book.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Book<\/strong> by Tom Taber. Publisher&#8217;s Group West, 2002. This guide, a long-time favorite, includes information about local history, geology, and camping as well as biking and equine trail access.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Peninsula Trails<\/strong> by Jean Rusmore, Betsy Crowder, and Frances Spangle. Wilderness Press, 2000. This trail guide covers walks in parks and trails along the Bay, in the foothills and mountains, the forests of southwest San Mateo County, the parks and beaches along its coast, and routes leading to Big Basin Redwoods State Park.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Southbay Trails<\/strong> by Jean Rusmore, Betsy Crowder, and Frances Spangle. Wilderness Press, 2001. Many Santa Cruz mountains redwood hikes are included in this trail guide that ranges from the Diablo Range to the Pacific Ocean. Hikes are clearly described with simple maps and black and white photographs.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Bay Area Ridge Trail<\/strong> By Elizabeth Byers &amp; Jean Rusmore. Wilderness Press, 2019. The fully updated official guide to the 375-mile route that spans nine counties and provides easy access to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding across oak-studded grasslands and through tranquil forests.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Volunteer<\/h2>\r\n<p>It takes many people to help protect, restore, and connect the Santa Cruz mountains for us, wildlife and future generations to enjoy. From trail work to office work, we&#8217;d love to have your help! Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/support\/volunteer\/\">Volunteer page<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2>More to Explore<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/Find-a-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a California State Park<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Check <a href=\"http:\/\/quickmap.dot.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CalTrans Travel Alert<\/a> for road access<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeomaps.com\/ti-816-big-basin-santa-cruz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Geographic&#8217;s map of the Santa Cruz Mountains<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Find <a href=\"https:\/\/sempervirens.org\/support\/volunteer\/\">Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"> Related News <\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hike, Bike and Ride the Santa Cruz Mountains Explore Redwood Forests, Rolling Grasslands, and Rocky Ridgelines Crisscrossing the Santa Cruz mountains are miles of trails offering opportunities for hikers, bikers and horseback riders to experience the coast redwoods up close in some of the best Bay Area parks. 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