Wilder Ranch State Park
Wilder Ranch State Park
Location:Just north of Santa Cruz city limits, immediately west of Highway 1.
Facilities:Picnic areas, restrooms, trails, visitor center, historic structures and exhibits (é).
Activities:Hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, guided tours, living history demonstrations.
Special Features:Park has 34 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian rails winding through coastal terraces and valleys. The site was originally the main rancho supplying the Santa Cruz Missionand later became a successful and innovative dairy ranch. Surroundinggrounds include Victorian homes, gardens, and historic adobe.
Address:c/o Santa Cruz District Office
303 Big Trees Park Rd
Felton, CA 95018
Phone:831-426-0505
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=549
Size: 8,341 acres.
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