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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Aptos Rancho Viewpoint–Aptos Creek Road, 3 sights

2.6 mi · ▲ 401 ft · 1 hr 4 min

Aptos Rancho Viewpoint–Aptos Creek Road, 3 sights is a 2.6-mile out-and-back in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park near Aptos, CA. The route reaches Aptos Rancho Viewpoint. It climbs 401 ft. It scores 30/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi52 – 203 ft3.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Aptos Rancho Trail 36.98061, -121.90601
Nearest town Aptos, CA
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Aptos Rancho Viewpoint–Aptos Creek Road, 3 sights

2.6 mi · ▲ 401 ft · 1 hr 4 min

Elevation 54–204 ft

Out & Back · The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Trailhead: Aptos Rancho Trail · 36.98061, -121.90601

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:16 AM · sunset 8:13 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Dogs allowed on leash · Transit-accessible: Soquel Drive & State Park Drive stop 214 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Aptos Rancho Trail, heading NE.
  2. 0.5 miPass Aptos Rancho Viewpoint.
  3. 0.7 miContinue straight onto Aptos Creek Road, heading N.
  4. 250 ftBear right onto Aptos Rancho Trail, heading N.
  5. 200 ftTurn left, heading N.
  6. 50 ftBear left, heading NW.
  7. 350 ftTurn right onto Aptos Creek Road, heading N.
  8. 50 ftReach Aptos Rancho Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  9. 50 ftTurn left onto Aptos Rancho Trail, heading N.
  10. 350 ftTurn left, heading N.
  11. 50 ftBear right, heading N.
  12. 50 ftTurn right, heading N.
  13. 200 ftBear left onto Aptos Creek Road, heading N.
  14. 250 ftContinue straight onto Aptos Rancho Trail, heading N.
  15. 0.8 miTurn right, heading S.
  16. 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/aptos-rancho-viewpoint-aptos-creek-road-out-back-3-sights-via-aptos-rancho-trail

Trail surface

4% dirt96% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:16 AMSunset 8:13 PM

Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Transit-accessible: Soquel Drive & State Park Drive stop 214 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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