Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Category: Nature preserve in Los Gatos, California

Address: 29400 Highland Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA

Phone: +18314758643

Reviews

Reid Erickson

May 22, 2022

RAD trails! Heck of a climb but so worth it. Braille is pretty gnarly so some skills is definitely required. It has options for gnarlier jump lines, or lightly easier lines. Flow is an all around blast. Love this place

Lasse Lundberg

Jul 29, 2020

Great trails, a lot of them in the shade of the trees....some great mountain biking

Sergio Robledo

Jan 5, 2020

Went biking on the flow trail. Didn't explore outside of that area, but it is a great shaded place to bike. The flow trail is awesome and the inclines are not too aggressive. It is now my new favorite biking trail.

Kevin Cordes

Dec 8, 2017

Must see trail system about 45 minutes outside of Santa Cruz. Unique forest of Red Woods. Flow trail is one of the most memorable mountain bike trails I have ever done!

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Questions & Answers

How are these trails for hiking? I'm not really a mountain biker

Will Dinsmore | Aug 27, 2019
Zane Tedder | Aug 27, 2019

Not very good for scenic hiking. Down lower towards Aptos you've got better creekside trails and fun stuff more geared to hiking.

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Are dogs allowed?

Gnol | Aug 27, 2019
Sanam Hedayat | Aug 27, 2019

I checked on All Trail app and it said no dag.

Does it cost to ride or park here.

Keith Burgess | Aug 27, 2019
Mike Mueller | Aug 27, 2019

No but seriously consider getting a membership with the people that helped make those trails. Mbosc.org. :)

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What is a good trail in this park for beginners?

Joshua Rodriguez | Aug 27, 2018
Rob Santos | Aug 27, 2018

Not for begginers.. if you don't mind driving try Endor first at Tamarancho or Emma Mcrary at Pogonip(UCSC trails) before doing Demo

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Would you recommend a full face helmet or just a regular one for this trail?

Joshua Rodriguez | Aug 27, 2018
Arnaud Ongenae | Aug 27, 2018

I do it with a regular one. However, I guess it all depends on how you take risks. It is not a ski resort downhill, it is a flow trail, the idea is to be able to do it without breaking and without pedaling... I'm definitely not skilled enough to get there but I see it possible.

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Does the park have down hills ? And what is the park hours on weekends?

Joshua Rodriguez | Aug 27, 2018
Colin Peeke-Vout | Aug 27, 2018

Normal parks hours usually apply. Parking outside the gate is normal if you want to start early. Ride up the road after parking lot. Turn right onto fire road top of hill. Ride fireroad approx 4.5 miles up at crest of mountain turn right onto Ridgeline. Option for down hill: Braille trail- steep, black diamond, breaks get HOT! All other trails are easier but can be technical at speed. Flow trail is usually nice after its been groomed. I like Braille!! At fireroad at bottom make a right and pedal out approx 3.5miles. Hope that helps

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Is the park open weekend?

Joshua Rodriguez | Aug 27, 2018
Rob Santos | Aug 27, 2018

Yes

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