Wilder Ranch - Santa Cruz, CA
Posted by: saopaulo1
N 36° 57.654 W 122° 05.202
10S E 581304 N 4090924
The historic Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz County, CA.
Waymark Code: WMERQY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2012
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"The park was formerly a dairy ranch, established in the late 19th century by the Wilder family and operated until 1969. The dairy ranch, in turn, was originally part of Rancho Refugio, a Mexican land grant of 1839. Historic buildings include part of the rancho adobe, the 1897 Victorian farm house and other structures. Many of these have been restored for use as a museum. There are no campgrounds; a day-use parking lot provides access to the museum. Dogs are prohibited on the trails, but many trails allow bikes or horses. The long trails and ocean views make the area a favorite of hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers." (
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