Engelsman Loop Trail

Engelsman Loop Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Wilder Ranch State Park in California, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is an out-and-back that covers about 2.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of 265 feet from a low point of 243 feet to a high of 519 feet. It makes a quick ride for anyone exploring the park's network of trails. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 80°F with only about four wet days, and October highs near 83°F with similar dry weather. Summer runs hotter, with August highs around 90°F, while winter brings more frequent rain, about 12 wet days a month from December through February. Several other trails sit close by. Ridge Loop is about 0.3 miles away, and Cowboy Loop Trail and Twin Oaks Trail are each about half a mile off. Climbers can head to UC Santa Cruz, roughly 2.2 miles away.