Wilder Ranch State Park

Do you love state parks? Do you enjoy learning about history? Want to explore the multicultural heritage of California? If you answered yes to any of these questions, be sure to follow us on Santa Cruz Historic State Parks.

We officially make the transition on May 26th so be sure to follow us on the new account! See you there!

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📍Ohlone Tribal Land
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

We are moving soon, don't get left behind. We are combining with other historic state parks in the Santa Cruz area to form a new Instagram account: Santa Cruz Historic State Parks. That's where you will find fascinating stories of California’s past and important State Parks updates from your local parks, including Castro Adobe State Historic Park, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

Thank you so much for your support and appreciation for California’s unique cultural resources. We’ll see you soon on Santa Cruz Historic State Parks!

⚠️Make sure to follow soon as the Wilder Ranch account will be inactive after Memorial Day.

📍Uypi

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We will be improving and beautifying your park next week. Please be advised that the road to the Wilder Ranch Historical complex will be closed🛑 to all bike 🚲and car🚗 traffic on Wednesday, May 10th. The road will remain accessible to pedestrians🚶

The road to the visitor parking area will be open and accessible to cars and bicycles. All visitors should be aware of construction vehicles and activity if utilizing the roadway. Access to backcountry trails will still be available.

Ready to hit the trails with the warm weather? Join us on a backcountry hike of Wilder Ranch State Park! On this hike we will be discovering the natural history of Wilder Ranch as well as the people and forces that shaped it. Be prepared to explore for 5 hours on this 8 mile hike with 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Bring your binoculars if you have them, clothes for variable weather, and good hiking shoes. We also highly recommend you bring at least 32 oz of water and lunch to eat on the trail. Meet by the Visitor's Center. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505.