Ride Summary:
This loop will give a good look at what is available in the area.

Trail Description:
From the gate jump onto the singletrack, this is Saratoga Gap Trail. Climb up till you reach the intersection with Charcoal Rd.

-Take a left and get onto Long Ridge Trail.

-Go across the HWY and ignore the turnoffs that come up, till you get to a 4-way intersection.

-At the intersection you want to take a right then keep bearing to your left.

-This should bring you back to the HWY, go across it and find the Grizzly Flat Trail.

-Ride Grizzly till it comes to the Canyon Trail, take a right and enjoy this last bit of downhill.

-Canyon Trail will intersect with the lower part of Charcoal Rd, you want to take a right and start climbing.

-Charcoal Rd. will bring you back around to the Saratoga Trail, take a left and go on back home.

How to get there:
Head north out of Santa Cruz on HWY 9 to the intersection with HWY 35/Skyline Boulevard. The parking lot is right at the junction.

Additional Notes:
Heavy rains may close some of the trails in the area.