Soquel Demonstration State Forest

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*SDSF is closed M-F through Oct. 15, 2024, for timber operations—only open weekends. Soquel Demonstration State Forest (SDSF, colloquially known as Demo), a 2,681-acre working forest established in 1990 and managed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). SDSF is a favorite destination for Bay Area and Santa Cruz County mountain bikers and contains trails for intermediate and advanced riders, with long climbs and challenging technical descents.

Soquel Demonstration State Forest (SDSF, colloquially known as Demo) is a 2,681-acre working forest established in 1990 and managed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). SDSF is a favorite destination for Bay Area and Santa Cruz County mountain bikers and contains trails for intermediate and advanced riders, with long climbs and challenging technical descents. Existing trails include Braille, Corral, Ridge, and the MBOSC-constructed Flow Trail and Sawpit Trail reroute. Download the SDSF trail map here.

To stay updated on trail and road closures, check out CAL FIRE Soquel Demonstration State Forest’s Facebook page.

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Flow Trail

SCMTS' iconic Flow Trail in Soquel Demonstration State Forest offers cyclists, hikers and equestrians four miles of flowing singletrack through the redwoods. This trail is not to be missed!
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Sawpit Trail Reroute

SCMTS built a mile of natural, rugged singletrack for experienced cyclists in Soquel Demonstration State Forest.
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