Dirt roads around Santa Cruz, Ca

Hey Y'all,

I don't get much time to get out and off road. I need to stretch the Taco in 4WD.

Anyone know of some dirt roads around Santa Cruz, Ca I can roll around on? Bonny Doon or Boulder Creek would be ideal.

Thanks!

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/santa-cruz-safe-dirt-trails.473258/

 

There are some dirt roads near Costanoa that I've detoured off while driving along the Coast. It's just a fire road not too long or challenging but you'll feel dirt underneath your tires. Whitehouse Canyon Road I think is the name. If anything it'll be a good excuse to get some fried seafood in Half Moon Bay.

I'm curious to see what else pops up.

 

Thanks!
This is exactly the sort of thing I am looking for and I always wanted to check out Costanoa. Also a good chance to stop at Duartes in Pescadero for some pie, artichoke soup and artichoke bread. Cool little town and tavern if you've never been there.

 

Clear Creek Management Area

May want to wait 2 weeks post any storms to visit due to slick conditions.
One of the most remote locations in this part of California.

 

Awesome. Thank you.

 

You are welcome. Little less than 2 hours from Monterey. Be careful, no service shortly after King City (there is service on the ridgetops on Clear Creek Road) and if you break down or get stuck it will be a PITA to get help.

FYI (I think) Code only works for the west entrance and not the east entrance by the reservoir.

 

You may also want to read about the myriad of hoops required to visit.

 

Yes, everyone loves their artichoke soup.

 

I remember showing up with 6 of my friends, dripping wet riding gear and being welcomed. We stayed for a while and had breakfast and dessert. I love their strawberry rhubarb pie.

 

Old coast road or whatever it’s called is nice. Goes around that big bridge on the way to Big Sur.