Natural Bridges to Lighthouse Field

Santa Cruz, California

3.5/5

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Distance

3.92 miles

Elevation Gain

174 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Elena P

Natural Bridges to Lighthouse Field is a scenic trail along the Santa Cruz coast.

This is a paved trail that can be used for hiking, jogging, or walking. It offers over 2 miles of beautiful California coast. Walk through flowers, see the jagged cliffs, and of course the lighthouse at the end! This walk can be done from either direction. Start at Natural Bridges and head West to the lighthouse, or vice versa. Relaxing at Natural Bridges and exploring the tide pools is a nice way to end your hike.

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Natural Bridges to Lighthouse Field Reviews

Andy

Natural Bridges to Lighthouse Field

10/22/20

AllTrails calls this a hike, but its a walk with lots of people just wandering about. Could be good for jogging, but it gets crowded

3.0

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Tyler Drake

Team

Natural Bridges to Lighthouse Field

07/09/20

This path / walk in Santa Cruz has amazing ocean views and plenty of people watching. Grab a coffee and take a walk, check the surf, and enjoy!

4.0

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Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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