Buzzard Lagoon
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz County, CA
Out-and-back trail in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Santa Cruz County, CA. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 8.6 mi (13.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,391 ft (424 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr
- High point
- 2,251 ft (686 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Buzzard Lagoon
How long is Buzzard Lagoon?
Buzzard Lagoon is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr. It climbs 1,391 ft (424 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,251 ft (686 m).
How hard is Buzzard Lagoon?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Buzzard Lagoon shaded?
Mostly shaded (95% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Buzzard Lagoon?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Buzzard Lagoon?
Best for Mountain biking.
Is this a good week for Buzzard Lagoon?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Buzzard Lagoon
- Buzzard Lagoon Road The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park · Hard · 8.9 mi (14.3 km)
- Milliron Trail Byrne-Milliron Forest · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Great White Loop Byrne-Milliron Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Milliron Shortcut Byrne-Milliron Forest · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Ridge Top Trail Santa Cruz County · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Hardwood Trail Byrne-Milliron Forest · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Cusack's Trail The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Cusack's Trail The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park · Expert · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
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