Wilder Ridge and Zane Gray Cutoff Loop is a 6.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Santa Cruz, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round.
Great Place to escape bay area heat. Very pleasant with partial shade and a nice breeze.
January 21, 2021Best hike yet! So beautiful! Ocean views as well as forest. Cool historical spot. Will definitely be back to explore more!!
January 21, 2021If I could give it more stars I would. Staff was amazing and the views incredible!
January 16, 2021
January 9, 2021December 27, 2020Nice trail.. views of the ocean are pretty. A lot of burnt vegetation trying to grow back. It will be great during spring time.
December 19, 2020Great weather, trails in good condition(not to wet), hardly anyone out there
December 12, 2020November 28, 2020August 13, 2020The wilder ridge part of this loop is nice, although there were a lot of cyclists and nobody wearing face coverings. The Zane grey portion is overgrown with grass and poison oak as others have mentioned. The biggest issue is that this open space backs a quarry and a landfill. The noise of construction equipment will make 3 miles of this loop sound like downtown SF if you go on a weekday.
August 2, 2020Gradual hills, oaky, somewhat exposed, nice views!
July 15, 2020Peaceful hike and a nice lunch spot with picnic table and a view!
July 7, 2020Decently easy hike, though the elevation gain is all in the first 1/3 or so. Mostly in open sun. Nice ocean view from the lookout point. Zane Grey and the lower part of Wilder Ridge are narrow trails that grass hangs out into, so watch out for ticks.
July 5, 2020Beautiful views from the top. Good workout to get there too. Really enjoyed the whole thing. Lots of mountain bikers.
May 9, 2020We really enjoyed it. Some steep hills but overall an easy hike. I liked the views of the hills and of the ocean. Got to walk through rocks, sand and trees. We extended the hike and went to the beach overlook as well.
May 8, 2020Loved all the different terrine on this loop. Great views.
May 6, 2020Narrow And lots of poison oak on the lower part of the trail. Ticks coming out also.
April 28, 2020Hiked: 4/26/2020 We loved this loop! We felt great after and it was a lovely workout but it wasn’t impossible. Wonderful views, intermittent shade. No one was on the trail on Sunday morning- just a few bikers! We did make a wrong turn here or there so make sure to watch your map.
December 9, 2017Free parking along PCH
July 17, 2017
First to ReviewBeware of ticks!!! Especially on back part near fence. Most of the trail was gorgeous. 2miles coming down from ridge by the fence is horrible. Traffic and trash from Granite Rock ruin the vibe. Gorgeous again last 2 miles. Great day of hiking tho.
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