The Place

Nisene Marks is a beautiful park with 40 + miles of hiking trails. The canopys of redwoods is a favorite to all.
The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. Once the site of logging operations until the 1920s, visitors can still find evidence of logging operations, mill sites and trestles in the park. The land was donated to the state by the Marks family in 1963.

Walking the Walk

We will head out on Aptos Creek Fire Rd. to Loma Prieta Grade Trail to Bridge Creek Trail, to Maple Falls. We will return on the Bridge Creek Trail to the longer side of Loma Prieta Grade Trail.

Level: 2.5 - Miles: 6.4 - Elevation change: 800' - Host: Joseph R. (925_ 330-7220

Directions:

From San Jose take Highway 17 South to Hwy 1 South. Get off the Freeway in Aptos at the State Park Exit.go left off the Exit away from the beach.Turn Right on Soquel. You will wind under a train tressle and see the Britania arms on your left.Right away you will see Aptos Creek Rd just before the shopping center. Turn left on Aptos Creek Rd and follow the signs to the park..
Travel time from San Jose: 60 Minutes.

Where to Meet

We will meet at the Porter Family Picnic Area approx 2.1 miles from the ranger station.

Know Before You Go:

Day Use Fee $10.00 at Kiosk, may be Self Pay, so have Change.
No Dogs Allowed
Dress appropriately for Winter, Layers are suggested
Restrooms - Available At Picnic Area