Coastal Rail Trail
Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, Santa Cruz County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, Santa Cruz County, CA. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 112 ft (34 m)
- Est. Time
- 30 min
- High point
- 79 ft (24 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Giant Dipper 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Looff Carousel 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Undertow 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Picnic area: Aloha Terrace 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Beach: Santa Cruz Main Beach 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Attraction: NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Coastal Rail Trail
How long is Coastal Rail Trail?
Coastal Rail Trail is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) long. Most people take about 30 min. It climbs 112 ft (34 m) in total, up to a high point of 79 ft (24 m).
How hard is Coastal Rail Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Coastal Rail Trail?
Parking at the start, Free, 18 spaces. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Coastal Rail Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 2.7 mi (4.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 0.5 mi (0.7 km), 0.8 mi (1.2 km).
Is Coastal Rail Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (26% under trees).
What can you do on Coastal Rail Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Coastal Rail Trail?
Fish & Fries, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Beach Market, 0.2 mi (0.4 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Coastal Rail Trail?
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 Coastal Rail Trail
- Coastal Rail Trail Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Coastal Rail Trail San Lorenzo Park · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Oceanview Park Cycleway Loop Santa Cruz County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Seabright State Beach Trail Twin Lakes State Beach · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Santa Cruz Municipal Pier Trail Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- City of Santa Cruz Main Beach Trail Santa Cruz County · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Twin Lakes State Beach Route Twin Lakes State Beach · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Santa Cruz Harbor Path Santa Cruz County · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap