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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

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Trails in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 27

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5.7 mi 9.1 km #1West Ridge Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Aptos, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Aptos, CA 2 
5.3 mi 8.5 km #26 Mile Trail Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Soquel, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Soquel, CA 9 
1.8 mi 2.8 km #3Aptos Rancho Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Aptos, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Aptos, CA 3 
11.4 mi 18.3 km #4Aptos Creek Fire Road
Intermediate Intermediate
Aptos, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Aptos, CA 2 
1.0 mi 1.6 km #5Vienna Woods Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Seacliff, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Seacliff, CA 2 
1.9 mi 3.0 km #6Bridge Creek Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Day Valley, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Day Valley, CA 1 
1.8 mi 2.9 km #7Bacon Trail
Difficult Difficult
Day Valley, CA
Difficult Difficult
Day Valley, CA 1 
3.5 mi 5.6 km #8Loma Prieta Grade
Intermediate Intermediate
Aptos, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Aptos, CA 4 
3.1 mi 5.0 km #9Hinckley Road
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Day Valley, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Day Valley, CA 2 
0.9 mi 1.4 km #10Oak Ridge Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Seacliff, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Seacliff, CA 2 

Photos of The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 58

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Looking past the redwoods to the Pacific Ocean in the distance, from Sand Point Overlook
Dec 10, 2017 near Day Valley, CA
Looking out over the redwood forested ridges, to the Pacific Ocean, from high on West Ridge Trail.
Dec 10, 2017 near Day Valley, CA
The Santa Cruz Mountains and Pacific Ocean in the distance, are seen through firs along Aptos Creek Fire Road
Dec 21, 2017 near Day Valley, CA
The Pacific Ocean sparkles on a clear December afternoon, from high on Aptos Creek Fire Road.
Dec 21, 2017 near Day Valley, CA
Approx 1/4 mile north of the Aptos Creek Fire Rd. junction.
Sep 2, 2018 near Aptos, CA
Trail next to creek
Aug 3, 2019 near Soquel, CA
Left or right path of tree with prayer Flags leads back Land of Medicine Buddha
Aug 3, 2019 near Day Valley, CA
Trail begins to the left past the gate.
Aug 3, 2019 near Soquel, CA

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Hiking

  • 44 Miles 70 Kilometers of Trail
  • 0 Recommended Routes
  • 6 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 19 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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