Near Byrne Trail
Stunning view from the top!
Near Byrne Trail
Little trinkets on top of the trail signs!
Near Byrne Trail
Beautiful trees and wide trails!

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Byrne Trail

4.8 (4 Ratings)
An offbeat, but family-friendly hike through beautiful Santa Cruz redwoods, with viewpoints over the valley and coast.
3
mi
Distance
644
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3mi
Distance
644ft
Elevation Gain
619ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,411ft
High Point
897ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead is found by driving up a steep single lane road running up the side of the mountain, and only gets better from there! The wide trail makes taking the whole family an enjoyable time, while still keeping the trail at a more intermediate level for those looking for a challenge. There are lots of viewpoints along the way of the valley and of the Monterey/Santa Cruz areas. The trail is decorated with lots of funky, off-beat wooden animal characters, and gives the trail a unique feeling. The midpoint of the trail is rewarded with the best view of it all!

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Contributors
Wes Turner