Diversion Dam Trail is a 2.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Santa Cruz, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
Follow the San Lorenzo Trail to the north via the Diversion Dam Trail. The cool waters and shady groves are pleasant on a hot summer day.
Park off of CA-9
November 21, 2020
July 22, 2020Not a loop, not way to cross the creek , not trail at the other side of creek either
June 24, 2020Fantastic trail. Near water the whole time. Great secluded beaches near river
January 31, 2020There were quite literally two or three or even five diversion dams here - lots of fallen trees in the last 12-24 mo this means too much debris to follow the trail. We gave it a good try, turned around a few times to retrace our steps, but couldn’t figure out how to make the cross over the river. Regardless, it was beautiful terrain and truly moderate level - mossy, slippery, and at some times steep and scrambling.
May 13, 2019
First to Reviewgreat swimming
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