Santa Cruz Storms: Latest Trail Closures

March 10, 2023
Recent storms are ravaging the Santa Cruz Mountains, and many local trail networks are closed for the time being. See the full list below, and then sign up for our newsletter to be the first to receive info about post-storm trail cleanup volunteer events.

Please respect all land manager closures. We know everyone is itching to hit the trails, but there are still lots of hazards out on local trails. If an area is closed, please avoid recreating there.

Open Trails:

City of Santa Cruz Parks and Trails
- Pogonip Open Space Preserve, DeLaveaga Park, Harvey West Park, and other areas are currently open. See updates on the Parks & Recreation website here.

Antonelli Pond
- All trails are currently open.

Glenwood Preserve Open Space
- Both trail networks are currently open.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Latest Storm Closures:

Local State Parks closed starting Friday, March 10. Please visit the CA State Parks website for more info.

⛔️ Wilder Ranch State Park
⛔️ Natural Bridges State Beach
⛔️ Lighthouse Fields State Beach
⛔️ Seabright State Beach (including Twin Lakes State Beach)
⛔️ New Brighton State Beach (campground will close on Thursday, March 9 at noon)
⛔️ Seacliff State Beach
⛔️ The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
⛔️ Manresa State Beach (campground will close on Thursday, March 9 at noon)
⛔️ Sunset State Beach
⛔️ Palm State Beach
⛔️ Big Basin Redwoods State Park

⛔️ Soquel Demonstration State Forest Trails⁠
- All trails in Soquel Demonstration State Forest are closed until further notice.

⛔️ San Vicente Redwoods Trails⁠
- SVR is closed until further notice. Check landtrustsantacruz.org for updates.

⛔️ Byrne-Milliron Forest
- All trails are currently closed due to a landslide. Check landtrustsantacruz.org for updates.

Stay dry and safe out there!

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